Mammography Technologist

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly Care Mount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co‑workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best.

Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Mammography Technologist I will be responsible for performing quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients for the radiologist. This also includes creating a tranquil environment, so patients will be able to adhere to examination instructions.

• Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assure proper file identification on all images
• Demonstrate competency performing all mammographic procedures and the operation of all related equipment
• Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information in computer system
• Obtain mammographic images according to guidelines
• Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
• Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
• Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations
• All clinical aspects of mammography suite; maintain cleanliness of examination rooms and stock necessary medical and radiologic supplies
• Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every three years and maintain CPR certification
• Observe patient vital signs during examination
• Provide coverage as needed (e.g., in the event of call outs or extended patient schedules)
• Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
• Provide a positive patient experience; share information with patients, ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
• Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; perform quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrate competency in utilizing systems
• Perform daily QA evaluations, e.g., processor QC and phantom QC
• Monthly, quarterly, and yearly QC testing documentation
• Perform all mammographic images daily in guidelines to ACR accreditation
• Provide excellent patient care by addressing concerns before and after examination
• Examine radiologic film for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion; troubleshoot processor, mammographic machine, and order supplies
• Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
• Ensure a positive experience from the referring providers; provide excellent quality
• Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
• Contribute to efficient out‑patient operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
• Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed examinations to radiologist, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
• Demonstrate teamwork; interact in a positive manner with employees and contribute to a collaborative work environment
• Meet or exceed deadlines, follow through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
• Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (M) certified
• Diagnostic Mammography certified
• Demonstrated ability to adequately use or learn to use the department's computerized system and its associated devices

• Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
• 1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and…