Hackensack Meridian Health - 20 Prospect Avenue
Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,920 per week
Hackensack Meridian Health - 20 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, Minnesota, United States
Certification Details
BLSLicensed Mammography TechnologistJob Details
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations following ACR requirements.Assists with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization and other radiologic guided procedures within the Breast Center.Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.Performs mammographic imaging for breast needle localization and stereotactic procedures including set up and clean up.Assists in procedures using ultrasound guidance.Provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors based on patient needs, and operates equipment for specific procedures.Identifies patient films correctly and initials all films.Develops exposed x-ray film using processing methods.Completes patient requisitions with technologist's initials, date number, and size of films.Assists with quality control procedures and documentation as delegated by Chief Mammography Technologist.Assists in breast self-exam instruction and other patient education including pre and post procedure instructions.Prepares cases to be imaged including chart and films.Assists with compiling statistics for patient follow-ups, tracking breast localizations, biopsies, and ultrasound examinations.Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State and FDA.Documents pertinent patient information in the Breast Center chart.Identifies and modifies care to meet patient population needs including communication adjustments.Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.Job Requirements
Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.Unit Specific Information
Works within the Breast Center performing mammography and related breast imaging procedures.
BLSLicensed Mammography TechnologistJob Details
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations following ACR requirements.Assists with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization and other radiologic guided procedures within the Breast Center.Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.Performs mammographic imaging for breast needle localization and stereotactic procedures including set up and clean up.Assists in procedures using ultrasound guidance.Provides immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors based on patient needs, and operates equipment for specific procedures.Identifies patient films correctly and initials all films.Develops exposed x-ray film using processing methods.Completes patient requisitions with technologist's initials, date number, and size of films.Assists with quality control procedures and documentation as delegated by Chief Mammography Technologist.Assists in breast self-exam instruction and other patient education including pre and post procedure instructions.Prepares cases to be imaged including chart and films.Assists with compiling statistics for patient follow-ups, tracking breast localizations, biopsies, and ultrasound examinations.Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State and FDA.Documents pertinent patient information in the Breast Center chart.Identifies and modifies care to meet patient population needs including communication adjustments.Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.Job Requirements
Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist.Unit Specific Information
Works within the Breast Center performing mammography and related breast imaging procedures.