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Jefferson Health · 23 hours ago

Mammo Tech (Full Time) Jefferson Health Einstein Phila Campus

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked health care system dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate clinical care. They are seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform mammography exams, assist during invasive procedures, and deliver patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

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

Mammography imaging techniquesRadiology Technology certificationDigital Mammography trainingBasic Life Support certificationPatient careTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skills

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

ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred

6 months to 1 year experience 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

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995

Philadelphia, PA, US

5001-10000 employees