Mammography Technologist
4 months ago
Windsor, United States
Rezolut
Full time
$2500 Signing BonusHudson Valley Imaging, a Rezolut Company, is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our team
Who is Rezolut & Hudson Valley Imaging?
Rezolut is a national emerging platform of diagnostic medical imaging services. With focus on four key platforms, our vision is to provide topnotch patient care partnered with innovative technology - to achieve better health outcomes.
$2500 Signing Bonus
As the areas first all-digital, filmless diagnostic imaging center, Hudson Valley Imaging has been providing excellent patient care to Orange County and the surrounding areas since 2003.
Essential Functions of a Mammography Technologist
- Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.
- Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.
- Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
- Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.
- Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories.
- Keeps mammography supplies and patient gowns ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures.
- Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or combination of education and experience.
- Current BLS
- Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and the ability to meet requirements for registry by the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT).
- Mammographic Radiology Tech certified.
Preferred Education and Experience
- High proficiency of PC systems, tools, and applications.
What We Offer
- Immediately accrue PTO as you work (Full Time)
- 6 Observed Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees
- 401(k) Retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Rezolut University, a career pathways program to help further your career
- Competitive Pay
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
- Full-time
- 8-hour shift