Union, NJ, 07083, USA
22 hours ago
Mammography Technologist
Responsible for operating X-ray equipment that produces radiographs designated areas of the body for diagnostic purposes. Assists physicians in performing the imaging procedures, reviews and correlates patients' previous reports, and acts as a point of contact for various medical departments. Ensures proper documentation during the exam as required. Performs specimen imaging when necessary and ensures that the specimens are sent to pathology with proper labeling. Principal Accountabilities: 1. Positions patient on examining table and changes immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. 2. Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. 3. Moves x-ray equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance basis knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. 4. Practices radiation protection techniques using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff. 5. Operates mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside. 6. Specializes in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors. 7. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required: 1. Bachelor's Degree in an accredited RT Program or related field. 2. Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a staff technologist in Mammography or relevant area. 3. State RT license. 4. ARRT Mammography Certification. 5. CPR Certified. Preferred: 1. Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months. 2. Certifications like ARDMS, BLS, RHM, CRT. AHS Investment Corporation (AHSIC) is the wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Atlantic Health System (AHS). Our Business Units + AtHome Medical – a Durable Medical Equipment Company, combining professional services and high-quality medical products. + Atlantic Private Care Services - a private duty Nursing and Home Health Aide service provider, servicing the NJ counties of Morris, Essex, Union and Sussex. + Real Estate Division – Commercial Property and Residential Housing ownership and management services for AHSIC and AHS. + MSO – Management Services to a variety of healthcare enterprises, such as Atlantic Mobile Health/ Atlantic Ambulance, Primary Care Partners, Atlantic Health Partners, AHS ACO LLC, and others. + Eagle Ambulance – a private ambulance company. + Joint Ventures – Investment interests with various healthcare organizations. + AHa! Innovation Center – an incubator designed to promote and commercialize innovation in the health care arena. EEO STATEMENT Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
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