Mammography Technologist, Full Time, Union - Atlantic Health System
Union, NJ
About the Job
Principal Accountabilities:
- Performs Mammography, Dexa and planar Xray procedures on patients according to state, federal, professional and departmental standards and guidelines.
- Reviews each requisition/questionnaire and record prior to the exam to ensure all pertinent information is available.
- Performs examinations with a high standard of accuracy in positioning. Select appropriate technical factors to ensure quality images.
- Assembles and reviews patient data, history, proper two patient identifiers.
- Verifies physician orders and ensures information for radiologist’s interpretation is available (outside images, reports etc.).
- Perform all computer functions properly to ensure proper patient charging and image interpretation.
- Performs patient charging and completes exam end procedures in and EPIC/Centricity PACS.
- Proper utilization of the PenRad system.
- Accurately and effectively performs QA, maintain required annual licensure/CME and responsible to assist in all aspect of tracking as per MQSA guidelines.
- Able to access, interpret, communicate and deliver age-appropriate care.
- Maintains open communication with site leadership.
- Contributes to the team and works cooperatively with peers.
- Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Seeks pro-active solutions to address questions concerns.
- And any other task as appointed by management.
Required:
1. Associate’s degree in an accredited RT Program or related field.
2. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a staff technologist in Mammography or relevant area.
3. NJ State RT license.
4. ARRT Mammography Certification.
5. Current BLS certification.
Preferred:
1. Minimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months.
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.
Atlantic Health System's radiology departments provide state-of-the-art imaging services that can accommodate a wide range of patient needs with the highest quality and safety. In fact, many of our locations meet image gently® recommendations, meaning we \"child-size\" radiation doses for pediatric patients. Our medical team features board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists, who specialize in breast imaging, cross-sectional imaging, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, muscular-skeletal imaging, pediatric imaging, and interventional radiology. Highly skilled technologists and registered radiology nurses provide additional expertise and support. Atlantic Health System has radiology services at Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers, along withGoryebChildren's Hospital and a variety of outpatient locations. Services vary by location.
Source : Atlantic Health System