Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist - Full-Time

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. 

The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for a multitude of Mammography exams including assisting with Needle localizations and breast biopsies. The Mammography Technologist must be knowledgeable and dedicated to radiation safety. The employee will provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors and staff with an emphasis on quality service and excellent patient care. The ideal candidate for this role must be self-motivated and demonstrate ability to work as a team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must be capable of setting acquisition factors, positioning patient, and evaluating images for optimal image quality, in accordance to physician's instructions.
• Insure department policies are adhered to by following patient identification policy, documenting patient's surgical history and implant consent, as well as any changes/variations to protocol on requisition. Follow all P+P regarding use of ISTAT (Per sites worked)
• Follow the Radiation Safety Policies for patients and staff by using proper shielding and collimation and following Imaging Pregnancy Policy.
• Completes all steps involved with the exam including: documentation of patient history, tech info, "Universal Time Out", Biopsy supplies used, clips used, exams, and scanned paperwork PACS.
• Assesses stock levels and enters stock/pantry orders in computer system.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Education: Minimum of Associates degree, Radiologic Sciences ARRT Certification in Mammography preferred. For those not currently certified, the requirement is to become certified within 1 year of the date of hire (except for Per Diems - where this will not be required - but still is preferred)
• Experience: Preference of two years' experience, but new graduates welcomed.
• Licensure: ARRT credentials for diagnostic imaging and NYS license.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Problem solving ability and attention to detail is preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills preferred.
• Requires ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely and adjust to changes in work volumes.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance

Location and Travel Requirements:  

• Onsite at 101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
• Shift: Full-Time - Days, Flex
• 0%-5% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Rate of $31.25 to $40.87 per hour plus benefits

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.

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