What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technician position at Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center?
Position Summary
The Mammography Tech performs mammograms on patients as prescribed by physicians and per hospital policy and procedures.
Specific Job Duties
- Demonstrates competencies in all Mammogram positioning/procedures per departmental protocol including 3D reconstruction, biopsies.
- Equipment operation, equipment cleanliness/disinfection, Quality Control Tests.
- Practices proper radiation protection.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be fluent in the English language. Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Associates degree in applied science.
- Current NJ state license
- Prior experience in mammogram procedures.
- Meets requirements for registry in ARRT; RT (M) advanced certification
- Current Basic Life Support Certification
