Jefferson Health is hiring: Mammography Technologist (Full Time) Jefferson Healt

Job Details FT 40 hours per week-Mon-Fri dayshift with rotating Saturday mornings Job Description Job Description Summary: The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, and assists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, the Mammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician for diagnosis. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Job Description: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes. Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructing patient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controls to set exposure factors. Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards. Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting. Obtains complete and accurate history and delivers care and support services to clients before, during and after mammogram procedures, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc. Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance, use instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories. Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control. Responsible for maintaining continuing education required for licenses and job position Other duties as assigned. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Knowledge of techniques and procedures used in mammographic imaging, ability to produce images of internal body structures for diagnosis and early detection of breast diseases in women. Knowledge of and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and to monitor patients' reactions during and after a procedure. Responds to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred. Mammography Technologists initially qualifying on or after April 28, 1999 must meet the Mammo-Specific requirements by having at least 40 hours of documented training in Mammography. Documented training in Digital Mammography OR on the job training program agreement requirement: 3 months competency and didactic program completion from hire. Additional 5 months to attain (M) certification. 6 months to 1 year experience preferred Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. ARRT certification in radiography, ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified to include meeting the MQSA CE requirements of at least 15 CEU's in a 36-month period that are Mammography specific preferred. (M) Registry eligible 6 months to attain (M) certification. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Albert Einstein Medical Center Primary Location Address 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa-tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD

In Summary: The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies . Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures . Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes .

En Español: Descripción de trabajo Resumen: El Tecnológico Mammográfico realiza exámenes de mamografía, pruebas de detección y estudios diagnósticos, y asiste durante los procedimientos invasivos. A través de estos procedimientos y bajo la dirección del médico, el Tech de Mamografía detecta anomalías en el tejido mamario y las presenta al médico para su diagnóstico. Provee atención al paciente y educación antes, durante y después de los procedimientos de imagen diagnóstica. Garantiza el funcionamiento del equipo de mamografía mediante la realización de mantenimiento preventivo, instrucciones de uso, resolución de fallos en las imágenes mamográficas, pedido de reparaciones y mantenimiento de inventarios de equipos. Realiza otras funciones tecnológicas relacionadas según lo indicado por el técnico principal, supervisor o gerente, incluidas aquellas relacionadas con la garantía de calidad y/o control. Responsable por mantener la educación continua requerida para licencias y puestos de trabajo Otras tareas asignadas. Competencias (Conocimiento, Habilidades y Capacidades Requisitas): Conocimiento de técnicas y procedimientos utilizados en la imagen mamográfica, capacidad para producir imágenes de estructuras corporales internas para el diagnóstico y detección temprana de enfermedades mamarias en mujeres. 5 meses adicionales para obtener la certificación (M). 6 meses a 1 año de experiencia prefieren Certificaciones Mínimas, Registro o Requisitos de Licencia: BLS) Certificación. Certificación ARRT en radiografía, certificación avanzada ARRT in Mammography, FDA/MQSA calificados para incluir el cumplimiento de los requisitos MQSA CE de al menos 15 CEUs en un período de 36 meses que son mamografías específicas preferidas. Thomas Jefferson University, hogar del Sidney Kimmel Medical College, el Jefferson College of Nursing y el Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, se remonta a 1824 y hoy comprende 10 colegios y tres escuelas que ofrecen 200+ programas de pregrado y posgrado a más de 8,300 estudiantes. Jefferson Health , clasificado nacionalmente como uno de los 15 principales sistemas de atención médica sin fines de lucro en el país y el mayor proveedor en las áreas de Filadelfia y Lehigh Valley, sirve a los pacientes a través de millones de encuentros cada año en 32 hospitales campus y más de 700 lugares ambulatorios y urgentes en toda la región.