Mammography Technologist Per Diem

Mammography Technologist Per Diem

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This role involves performing diagnostic mammographic and stereotactic examinations on patients based on department procedures and under direction of the Department Section Chief, Site Manager, and Network Director of Women’s Imaging. The position requires significant judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset. Individually and together, we are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients during mammography and/or stereotactic procedures.
• Communicates to radiologists/surgeons clinical observations made during mammographic/ stereotactic examinations and presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation.
• Assists with breast localizations performed using mammography guidance.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS and the mammography reader system appropriate to the job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering and recording QA data for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Program.
• Assures that quality control is completed on equipment.
• Teaches and trains students in their specified technology, if site applicable.
• Maintains ACR mammography quality assurance criteria.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in‑services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.

Frequent use of fingers and hands for positioning, operating equipment and charting information. Pushing, pulling and lifting of body parts and objects of up to 30 pounds. Walking and standing for up to 6 hours per day in 30‑minute increments. Sitting for up to 2 hours per day in 15‑minute increments. Often lifts arms above shoulder level. Occasional stooping, bending and crouching.

Hearing and vision as related to normal conversation and vision.

Graduate from an ARRT‑recognized education program, or ARRT registered, or ARRT registry eligible. ARRT registered in Mammography preferred; required within 1 year of hire. NJ staff must be registered before date of hire.

Minimum of 1‑year staff technologist preferred. At least 1‑year experience in mammography preferred. History of computer usage experience required. Continuing education a must on an ongoing basis to assure quality studies. Current CPR certification required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. You are encouraged to upload a current résumé, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile upon submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St.

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St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care