RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST: MAMMOGRAPHY - PER DIEM & CONTRACT - STATEN ISLAND

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

Req Number 141488Operates mammography radiographic equipment to perform diagnostic and screening imaging exams. Performs various diagnostic x-ray exams, as required.Responsibilities:Communicates with Radiologist to confirm required exam details and ensure optimal quality of images.Reviews and correlates patient's prior imaging reports, using Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System lexicons, to categorize procedure to be performedPrepares patient for exam. Translates procedure into layman terms, based on professional knowledge, to relieve patient of any pre-testing anxietyPerforms mammography exams according to established standards and procedures of division. Adjusts imaging equipment and operates controls to obtain correct exposureAssists physician in performance of mammographic image-guided interventional/special breast exams or procedures, including stereotactic biopsy, wire or seed implant localization, and contrast enhanced mammographyPerforms general x-ray exams including, but not limited to, bone density exams, as neededPerform specimen imaging, when necessary. Safely handles specimens and ensures all labeling, paperwork and imaging is sent to PathologyMonitors patient's condition in accordance with technical and safety standards. Recognizes and promptly reports any motor abnormalities including, fainting, discoloration, contrast reactions etc., to Radiologist and/or nursesEnsures required documentation is completed throughout examOperates equipment for transferring images to film and/or discEnsures images are properly marked as right or left side and labeled with date and patient identification. Utilizes modality worklist to select patient and verify accession number coincidesEnters patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisition into systemMaintains imaging equipment. Makes setting adjustments, as needed. Informs management of any mechanical issues/repair needsReviews and maintains supply inventory in assigned areaMaintains cleanliness of procedure roomPerforms related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functionsQualifications:Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program, requiredNew York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, requiredAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Mammography, requiredMinimum of 200 mammography exams performed within past 24 months, requiredBLS through the American Heart Association*Additional Salary DetailThe 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).The salary range for this position is $45-$85/hourIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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