Vantage Health Hiring For Per Diem Mammogram Tech at Brooklyn, NY  Full Time

Vantage Health positions community physicians to provide local, individualized, and compassionate care to patients at nine locations in New York City. With decades of combined experience in radiation oncology, surgery, urology and hematology, Vantage Health’s extensive team includes award-winning physicians who are widely respected as innovative leaders in their fields.  

DESCRIPTION: 

The Mammogram Technologist will perform diagnostic or screening mammograms to patients. Demonstrate knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and policies that are necessary for job performance. You will properly prepare and protect patients for procedures to ensure their safety and comfort. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations in a professional and safely manner.  

• Educate and explains procedures to patients. 

• Obtain and document, patient history and pertinent information. 

• Perform required clerical work when necessary to maintain patient records. 

• Maintain a clean and orderly environment, mammography room and equipment, and mammography processor and dark room. 

• Develop exposed x-ray film by using processing methods. 

• Assist physician during needle localization, biopsies, and stereotactic procedures. 

• Document procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR and MQSA. 

• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: 

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 

• Graduate of an approved School of Radiologic Technology. 

• New York State license required. ARRT required.  

• At least 1 year experience performing Mammography required. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.