Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist
ARRT registration in Mammography
Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months
Responsibilities
Communicate with Radiologist to confirm exam details and ensure image quality
Review and correlate patient's prior imaging reports using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons
Prepare patients for exams and alleviate pre-testing anxiety
Perform mammography exams according to established standards and adjust equipment for correct exposure
Assist physician in mammographic image-guided interventional procedures
Perform general x-ray exams, including bone density exams, as needed
Monitor patient's condition and report any abnormalities to Radiologist or nurses
Maintain imaging equipment and ensure cleanliness of procedure room
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement savings plan
Continuing education opportunities
Paid time off and holidays
Supportive work environment
Full Job Description
Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required.
Responsibilities:
Communicates with Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.
Reviews and correlates patient's prior imaging reports, using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons, to categorize procedure to be performed
Prepares patient for exam. Translates procedure into layman terms, based on professional knowledge, to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxiety
Performs mammography exams according to established standards and procedures of division. Adjusts imaging equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposure
Assists physician in performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast enhanced mammography
Performs general x-ray exams including, but not limited to, bone density exams, as needed
Perform specimen imaging, when necessary. Safely handles specimens and ensures all labeling, paperwork and imaging is sent to Pathology
Monitors patient's condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports any motor abnormalities including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to Radiologist and/or nurses
Ensures required documentation is completed throughout exam
Operates equipment for transferring images to film and/or disc
Ensures images are properly marked as right or left side and labeled with date and patient identification. Utilizes modality worklist to select patient and verify accession number coincides
Enters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition into system
Maintains imaging equipment. Makes setting adjustments, as needed. Informs management of any mechanical issues/repair needs
Reviews and maintains supply inventory in assigned area
Maintains cleanliness of procedure room
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions
Qualifications:
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
Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months, 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).
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides clinical care, research, and medical education in New York. It is the largest healthcare provider and private employer in the state of New York, with over 72000 employees. Northwell Health has 23 hospitals and more than 700 outpatient facilities, as well as a medical school and a research institute. The organization was founded in 1997 as North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and changed its name to Northwell Health in 2015.
