What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Tech position at Northwell Careers?
Job Description
Performs mammography diagnostic procedures using x-ray and auxiliary equipment. Ensures proper information is obtained for physician diagnosis
Job Responsibility
- Prepares patient for examination.
- Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
- Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary.
- Positions patient for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
- Sets-up equipment to administer the proper procedure in timely fashion.
- Performs mammography procedures.
- Obtains images as prescribed for physician interpretation.
- Assists physicians in mammographic image-guided interventional/ special breast exams or procedures.
- Monitors patient condition by directly observing patient during examination, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes.
- Acknowledges and reviews images in computer system. Ensures accuracy of all patient data. Processes imaging and prints CDs, as required.
- Gathers previous related patient reports, as required.
- Performs minor repairs and adjusts equipment, as required.
- Adheres to Infection Control guidelines in the performance of duties. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and accessories.
- Performs related duties as required
Job Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, required.
- New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography, required.
- Prior radiology technology experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Salary : $126,880