Job Description

Job Title: Mammography Technologist

Location: Hackensack, NJ

Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (8-hour shifts)

Unit: Breast Center

Schedule: Rotating weekends every couple of months

Compensation: $60 an hour (Negotiable based on experience)

Job Summary:
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing high-quality mammographic examinations in accordance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State, and FDA regulations. This role also assists with additional diagnostic procedures and ensures patient-centered care in a professional and compassionate manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic and screening mammograms for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

• Assist with breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization, and other image-guided breast procedures.

• Perform imaging for breast needle localizations and stereotactic procedures, including setup and cleanup.

• Support procedures involving ultrasound guidance.

• Operate mammography equipment and select technical factors based on individual patient needs.

• Ensure films are properly marked with patient identifiers, laterality, and technologist initials.

• Develop exposed x-ray film using proper processing techniques.

• Complete patient requisitions and record procedural details accurately.

• Conduct quality control procedures including:

  • Phantom imaging

  • Darkroom fog testing

  • Screen-film contact testing

  • Repeat analysis

  • Compression tests

  • Screen and processor cleanliness

• Provide Breast Self-Exam (BSE) instruction and other pre/post-procedure education.

• Prepare imaging cases, review charts and films, and assist in data tracking for follow-ups, biopsies, and ultrasound exams.

• Maintain documentation for quality assurance and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Communicate effectively and compassionately, addressing specific patient needs including language, age, cultural background, or impairments.

• Support the Breast Center team with various administrative or clinical tasks as assigned.

• Uphold all organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed Mammography Technologist required.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.

Certifications & Licensure:

• ARRT certification required.

• Mammography certification (ARRT) must be obtained within the first 3 months of employment.

• Active Diagnostic Radiography License required.

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