Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Mammography Technologist Per Diem

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNew London, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Graduation from an accredited radiography program and at least six months of hands-on mammography experience are required.
The candidate must have satisfactorily completed formal radiological technology training at an AMA-approved school and meet the requirements for registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
A current Connecticut state license in radiologic technology is required.
The candidate must maintain continuing medical education standards and hold Basic Life Support certification.
Mammography certification is required within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Obtain and assess patients’ pertinent clinical information.
Position patients to obtain quality images and maintain a low technical callback rate.
Set appropriate imaging techniques and consistently produce diagnostic-quality radiographs using proper technical factors and patient positioning.
Develop films to meet Mammography Quality Standards Act and American College of Radiology quality-control standards, including correct marker placement and patient identification.
Facilitate efficient patient flow.
Complete patient documentation accurately and on time, including exam charging, patient insurance, and privacy documentation.
Assist radiologists with needle-localization procedures.
Maintain and take responsibility for all aspects of mammography quality assurance and quality control under the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
Coordinate with the operating room regarding breast specimens.
Perform and assist with stereotactic examinations, if applicable.
Operate all mammography equipment safely.
Follow safe patient-interaction and body-mechanics procedures and bloodborne-pathogen safety procedures.
Work with staff at ambulatory care center off-sites to maintain appropriate working relationships.
Keep current on new methods and procedures.
Use critical-thinking skills to solve daily problems and remain adaptable when working with coworkers and radiologists and responding to change.
Maintain at least 15 continuing education units every three years, complete 200 exams every two years, and keep required vaccines, immunizations, and mandatory in-services current.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth department or unit operations.

Desired Qualifications

Previous mammography and bone-density experience is preferred.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs A Variety Of Radiologic Procedures At A Technical Level; Assumes Responsibility For Designated Areas Or Procedures As Required. Produces Quality Films And Performs A Variety Of Duties Pertaining To Mammography. Maintains Mammography Quality Control And Oversees Mammography Quality.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Obtains And Assesses Patient'S Pertinent Clinical Information
2. Positions Patients To Obtain Quality Images, (Low Technical Call Back Rate)
3. Sets Proper Technique To Ensure Quality Images.
4. Consistently Produces Diagnostic Quality Radiographs By Using Proper Technical Factors And Patient Positioning.
5. Develops Films To Meet Mqsa/Acr Quality Control Standards(I.E Correct Marker Placement, Pt Identification)
6. Facilitates Efficient Patient Flow.
7. Completes, In Accurate And Timely Manner All Patient Documentation(I.E. Exam Charging, Patient Insurance, Privacy Documentation
8. Assists Radiologists With Needle Localization Procedures
9. Maintains And Is Responsible For All Aspects Of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (Mqsa)
10. Coordinates With The Operating Room On Breast Specimens
11. Performs And Assists In Stereotactic Exams (If Applicable)
12. Safely Operates All Mammography Equipment
13. Follows All Procedures On Safe Patient Interactions And Body Mechanics
14. Adheres To All Safety Procedures For Blood Born Pathogens
15. Works With Staff In Ambulatory Care Center Off Sites To Maintain Proper Working Relationships
16. Is Responsible For Keeping Current On New Methods And Procedures
17. Utilized Critical Thinking Skills To Solve Daily Problems
18. Must Be Mentally Flexible When Dealing With Coworkers,Radiologists And Change
19. Maintains A Minimum Of 15 Ceus Every Three Years, 200 Exams Every Two Years And Necessary Vaccines/Immunizations And Mandatory In-Services
20. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
21. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Must Be A High School Graduate Or Have A Ged. A Graduate Of An Accredited Radiography Program With At Least Six Months Hands On Experience In Mammography Required.

EXPERIENCE

Has Satisfactory Completed A Formal Radiological Technology Training In An Ama Approved School And Meets Requirements For Registry By The Arrt. Previous Experience In Mammography And Bone Density Preferred.

LICENSURE

Must Have A Current State Of Connecticut License In Radiologic Technology. Must Maintain Cme Standards. BLS Required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Mammography Certification Required Within 18 Months Of Hire.

YNHHS Requisition ID

198668

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Founded: 1996

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