Mammography Technologist

$20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced candidates.

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.

Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Provides quality care and meets customer expectations by utilizing advanced technical skills in Mammographic imaging.

• Follow ALARA principles and scans patient with appropriate exposure and minimal repeatability. Always wears radiation badge(s) to track personal exposure. Verifies pregnancy status in appropriate patient population and obtains waiver as needed. Notes all repeat/rejected images in the appropriate manner.
• Properly identifies patients by name/DOB as well as introducing himself/herself to the patient by first name. Reviews prescription and protocol for appropriateness based on clinical information provided. Advises patient on proper exam preparation including removal of deodorant/lotion, removal of jewelry and appropriate attire. Explains procedure, answers questions/concerns and follows-up with patient when necessary.
• Determines technical factors for correct calculated exposure and sets appropriate compression values. Proficient in positioning all routine and technically challenging views to obtain optimal quality. Covers appropriate anatomy and utilizes proper imaging parameters including mole and scar markers. Monitors and communicates with the patient throughout the exam.
• Respects scheduled appointment times and communicates delays to reception staff and/or patients directly. Reviews charge entry, edits exam or notifies appropriate administrative staff with necessary changes. Completes charge sheet accurately ensuring the CPT4 code matches the exam performed. Starts and completes examination in ADS workflow, checks-in breast ultrasound and includes complete and accurate notes to the Sonographer.
• Evaluates Mammographic images for technical quality, repeats images as necessary and verifies images in PACS. Performs required post processing and/or transfers appropriate images to dedicated workstations. Ensures prior exams and reports are available for comparison. Provides correct forms/documentation and concise relevant history to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Selects correct patient and updates necessary clinical history. Enters pertinent notes relating to present exam and indicates the reason for exam/location of concern. Resolves prior examinations accurately. Indicates when shielding was utilized.
• Follows universal precautions including the use of gloves, gowns and masks as appropriate. Cleans and disinfects between each patient and can perform/document high level disinfection appropriately. Consistently indicates in Magview that infection control was completed prior to the start of the exam. Keeps work area, waiting rooms and dressing rooms clean and tidy and stocks work area with laundry and medical supplies on a daily basis.
• Maintains Mammography, Stereotactic and/or Bone Density Department quality control standards and updates all necessary logs. Initiates equipment service requests and notifies supervisor as necessary. Actively participates in Time Out procedures required for certain exams. Able to perform quality control tests per ACR requirements and reboot/shutdown systems per…