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Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Mammography Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$55.99 - $64.45In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
  • Hold a New York State Radiologic Technologist license.
  • Hold ARRT Radiology registration.
  • Obtain ARRT registration in Mammography within eighteen months of the position entry date.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Physician/Radiologist to confirm exam details and ensure optimal image quality.
  • Enter patient history and other pertinent information from a requisition for correlation with the exam.
  • Explain procedures to patients and position them appropriately; use shields, immobilization, and supportive devices as needed.
  • Set up equipment for exams and operate controls to obtain the correct exposure.
  • Perform mammography exams according to the division's established standards and procedures.
  • Assist physicians with mammographic image-guided interventional and special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast-enhanced mammography.
  • Perform specimen imaging as needed, handle specimens safely, and ensure labeling, paperwork, and imaging are sent to Pathology.
  • Provide backup support in other imaging modalities as appropriate.
  • Observe patients for changes in condition according to safety standards and promptly report changes to the appropriate clinician.
  • Ensure image quality, label images with required information, and transmit images to the Radiologist and required record-keeping systems.
  • Document exams and results in patients' medical records.
  • Calibrate and clean equipment, perform regular quality-control tests, and promptly report repair needs to management.
  • Monitor and maintain supply inventory in assigned areas.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized according to safety standards.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to support continuity of care and patient safety.
  • Participate in performance-improvement and quality-control activities.
  • Perform related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior imaging experience.

About the Company

Northwell Health

Nonprofit health system in New York and Connecticut

Northwell Health is a nonprofit health system serving patients across New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley and Connecticut through hospitals and outpatient practices. Its network combines hospitals for complex care, community hospitals and specialty centers such as Cohen Children's Medical Center and Zucker Hillside Hospital. The system coordinates hospital, ambulatory and post-acute care, with philanthropy supporting its community mission. Its research institutes and partnerships with Hofstra University connect patient care with medical discovery and training for doctors, nurses and physician assistants. Founded in 1997, Northwell is headquartered in Lake Success, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Lake Success, NY
Founded
1997

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