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About the Role
Are you passionate about enhancing patient health? Join us in a forward-thinking environment that prioritizes patient care and strives to make a significant impact.

At Bassett Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the health of our communities and ensuring they achieve the highest quality of life.

Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Mammography Imaging Specialist will conduct radiologic and mammographic imaging adhering to ALARA principles. This role requires delivering prompt, efficient, and courteous service to patients while ensuring high-quality radiographs are obtained. The specialist will demonstrate the necessary knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for patients.

The responsibilities include:

• Performing mammography, DEXA (as needed), and diagnostic radiography examinations while maintaining current mammography CE credits.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of imaging equipment and consulting with radiologists as required.
• Accepting patients, verifying their preparation for exams, and explaining procedures clearly.
• Reporting equipment malfunctions to supervisors and coordinating service calls as necessary.
• Conducting quality control on all images, managing inventory, and adhering to safety regulations.

The specialist will rely on extensive anatomical and physiological knowledge to obtain optimal diagnostic images, minimizing the need for repeated exposures.

Safety and Quality Assurance
Participation in all mandatory safety training programs is essential, with the ability to articulate responsibilities related to general safety and specific job-related hazards.

Maintaining an excellent quality of x-ray radiographs with a repeat rate of less than 5% is a critical expectation.

The role involves:

• Conducting mammography x-ray examinations in accordance with ACR guidelines.
• Developing x-ray radiographs and evaluating films for technical quality.
• Preparing and administering medications as prescribed by licensed practitioners.
• Explaining procedures to patients and addressing any concerns as noted in patient feedback.
• Transporting patients as needed and providing fluoroscopic assistance to Radiologists.

Professional Development
Enhancing professional growth through educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops is encouraged. Maintaining competence through continuing education is essential.

Qualifications
Education:

• Completion of a formal radiology technology training program from an AMA-approved institution.
• Compliance with Mammography Quality Standard Act regulations, including 40 hours of documented mammography training.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of prior experience in radiology technology is required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• NYS Registered as a Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT Registered as a Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT (M) License.
• BLS Certification.

Skills Required
Essential skills include:

• Clinical Skills
• Computer Proficiency
• Multi-Tasking
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Confidentiality Maintenance
• Time Management
• Quality Control
• Reliability

Physical Requirements
This role involves heavy work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and up to 50 lbs. frequently. Physical activities include balancing, climbing, lifting, and frequent movements such as crouching and reaching.

Working Conditions
Occasional exposure to noise and odors may occur. Travel may be required occasionally.

Total Rewards
Bassett Healthcare Network is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Benefits Include:

• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits with employer matching.
• Additional benefits may vary by location and position.

We also offer a sign-on bonus for this position, with details discussed during the interview process.

Compensation
The salary is based on various factors, including qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation.

Pay Range:
Minimum: USD $36.76/Hr
Maximum: USD $55.13/Hr

We value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.