Thomas Jefferson University · 3 months ago
Mammo Tech-Per Diem-Lansdale Campus Jefferson Health
Montgomery County, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThomas Jefferson University is a nationally ranked not-for-profit health care system dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and education. They are seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform mammography exams, assist during invasive procedures, and deliver patient care and education throughout the diagnostic imaging process.
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Responsibilities
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes
Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructing patient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controls to set exposure factors
Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards
Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting
Obtains complete and accurate history and delivers care and support services to clients before, during and after mammogram procedures, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc
Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, use instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories
Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control
Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job position
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred
Mammography Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999 must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in Mammography
Documented training in Digital Mammography OR on the job training program agreement requirement: 3 months competency and didactic program completion from hire. Additional 5 months to attain (M) certification
6 months to 1 year experience preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
ARRT certification in radiography, ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU's in a 36-month period that are Mammography specific preferred. (M) Registry eligible 6 months to attain (M) certification
Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in mammographic imaging, ability to produce images of internal body structures for diagnosis and early detection of breast diseases in women
Knowledge of and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and to monitor patients' reactions during and after a procedure. Responds to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures
Preferred
6 months to 1 year experience preferred
ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred
FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU's in a 36-month period that are Mammography specific preferred
Benefits
Medical (including prescription)
Supplemental insurance
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service
Access to medical (including prescription) insurance
Company
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University is a university and healthcare system that offers academic programs in business, healthcare, and engineering.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Foundation for Opioid Response EffortsAARPKnow Diabetes by Heart
2025-07-30Grant· $0.46M
2022-06-29Grant
2021-04-01Grant
Leadership Team
Bruce Meyer
Senior Executive VP, Thomas Jefferson University and Chief Physician Executive
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