Mammography Technologist (FT-Day), Somerville NJ

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000158223
Category: Radiology and Imaging
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Somerset
Department: Breast Center

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in radiology, mammography and interventional breast procedures
• Completion of an AMA accredited School of Radiology Program
• Completion of the required initial 40 hours of training specific to breast imaging
• Continuing education as required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the FDA/Mammography Quality Standards Act

Preferred:

• Experience 5 years experience in Mammography Procedure experience preferred or willingness to learn

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Day Shift, 40 hours/week
• Full-time Schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Mastery of Technical Skills
• Responsible to use correct patient positioning for routine and diagnostic radiographic imaging of the breast
• Responsible to have a complete knowledge of mammography equipment, able to select correct exposure factors in order to produce optimum images in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards
• Assesses breast images for quality assurance based on the guidelines of the American College of Radiology
• Assists the radiologist in the performance of interventional breast procedures
• Maintaining Patient Safety
• Responsible to be familiar with and practice JCAHO guidelines for patient safety in a variety of situations including but not limited to: falls risk, universal protocol, site verification, medication labeling, hands-off communication and medication reconciliation
• Maintains infection control standards and policies
• Practices appropriate problem-solving strategies for patient related issues and inter/intradepartmental issues
• Provides appropriate patient education and explanations of procedures and discharge instructions,

Communication

• Responsible to communicate clearly written and verbal instructions, access language interpreters, relay information to and from physicians
• Presents to the interpreting radiologist a clear and precise patient history and other information directly related to the care of the patient
• Communicates directly with the patient’s healthcare providers any information related to the care of the patient
• Communicates directly with patient’s family members the amount of information permitted by the patient as to procedure scheduling, procedure status, completion of exams and outcomes
• Provides privacy for patients when conducting verbal interviews in the department
• Maintenance of Equipment
• Performs daily Quality Control tests and participates in the QC program under the direction of the senior technologist to insure equipment calibration and equipment performance
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness; secures and returns supplies; keeps supervisor informed of levels of stock supplies
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment to the senior technologist or the director for appropriate action
• Responsible for the maintenance of patient charts and filing of completed paperwork to the correct area

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.