Mammography Tech at Northwell Career Site

Village/Town of Mount Kisco, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

61000.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mammography, Diagnostic Procedures, X-ray Equipment Operation, Patient Preparation, Patient Screening, Patient Positioning, Equipment Setup, Image Acquisition, Interventional Procedures Assistance, Patient Monitoring, Data Accuracy, Image Processing, CD Printing, Infection Control Adherence, Minor Equipment Repair

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description Performs mammography diagnostic procedures using x-ray and auxiliary equipment. Ensures proper information is obtained for physician diagnosis Job Responsibility * Prepares patient for examination. * Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety. * Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary. * Positions patient for optimum testing procedure and conditions. * Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in timely fashion. * Performs mammography procedures. * Obtains images as prescribed for physician interpretation. * Assists physicians in mammographic image-guided interventional/ special breast exams or procedures. * Monitors patient condition by directly observing patient during examination, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes. * Acknowledges and reviews images in computer system. Ensures accuracy of all patient data. Processes imaging and prints CDs, as required. * Gathers previous related patient reports, as required. * Performs minor repairs and adjusts equipment, as required. * Adheres to Infection Control guidelines in the performance of duties. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and accessories. * Performs related duties as required Job Qualification * Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required. * New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required. * American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography, required. * Prior radiology technology experience, required. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Responsibilities

The role involves performing mammography diagnostic procedures using x-ray and auxiliary equipment, ensuring all necessary information is obtained for physician diagnosis. Key duties include preparing and positioning the patient, executing the procedure, monitoring the patient's condition, and managing image data processing.