Mammography Technologist (Part Time) Jefferson Health Einstein Center One

Job Details

Part Time 24 hours per week at our Center One location in the Northeast. The hours will be 8am-4:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Job Description: 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.

• Essential Functions
• 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

• during and after mammogram procedures, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc.
• Ensure 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

Education

Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences. 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

AND

Experience: 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: 60 Township Line Road, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional 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&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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