Travel Mammography Tech in White Plains, NY

Shift: Mon -Fri 9a-5pDescription:Will work under the supervision of the Radiology administrator and/or designee.

Performs routine and some special procedure imaging.

Prepares patient for procedures.

Assists radiologists when needed.

Prepares, operates, and cares for the equipment being used.

Adheres to established radiology “standards of care.” Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate, to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.

Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties.

Adheres to practice-wide customer service programs.

Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance.

Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images utilizing radiologic assistance.

Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the and adheres to the client Performance Standards, Policies, and Behaviors.Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol, including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires.Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality and completeness for the type of test ordered.Assists physicians during procedures as necessary.Performs equipment quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders supplies.May be required to work holidays, overtime, and/or day, evening, and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the outpatient facility.Maintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment, and accessories.

Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.Processes film/images, or prints CDs if needed.Performs routine office tasks, such as answering phones, checking in patients, obtaining previous reports/films, or other related duties as needed.Shows radiologist images and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings).May be assigned as an instructor or preceptor.Will treat all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the client behavioral standards.Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.Knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical, and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, pediatric/adolescent, adults, and geriatric groups.Performs other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-services.Coverage rotation to other outpatient offsites.Duties and hours may change according to the needs of the offsite practices.Position is eligible for certification incentive.Education & Experience RequirementsHigh School Diploma/GED required.The Mammographer must be a graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or hospital-based program.

NY State DOH Licensure or Limited Permit required.

ARRT registered (RT).Passing advanced Mammo examination/certification preferred or within one year from date of hire.Including training in mammography including anatomy and physiology, QA/QC, and mammo exams under direct supervision by an MQSA individual during the orientation process.Continuing education requirements need to be upheld to meet the standards set forth by governing bodies.

Current standards are ECE credits over a two-year period depending on the year of birth.Category CEU in mammo in a month period.BLS certification through the (AHA) American Heart Association is required or must be completed within days of hire.Radiation dose pledge for both Image Gently and Image Wisely through the American College of Radiology (ACR) will be performed during the orientation process and before the end of the probationary period.