Special Procedures Technologist (Mammography Tech)
Company: University Hospital New Jersey
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Special Procedures
Technologist (Mammography) is to provide healthcare services to
patients requiring mammography imaging. Performs appropriate
procedure and related techniques on patients, producing images for
the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed
practitioner. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes
patient conditions essential for successful completion of the
procedures. Responsible for carrying out quality control tests to
comply with state and federal requirements. Must be able to perform
duties in UH as well as on the Mobile Mammography Van. Exercises
professional judgment in the performance of services and maintains
a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Qualifications The
successful candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of
radiologic technology and a registered technologist with the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist, with a minimum of one
(1) year of experience as a Mammography Technologist. Must be
experienced in all aspects of Mammography related procedures and
Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements. Must be
detailed in approach to compiling statistics and documentation.
Excellent knowledge of radiography and, RIS and PACS is
required.Must be a graduate of an approved Radiology Technology
Program. NJ State license and ARRT certification and current active
registration. One (1) year of experience as a Mammography
Technologist. Must be thoroughly versed, experienced and competent
in all aspects of mammography related procedures and MQSA
requirements. Annual fit testing is required. Must maintain valid
certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life
Support (BLS)/CPR.
Keywords: University Hospital New Jersey, Union , Special Procedures Technologist (Mammography Tech), Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
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