Mammography Tech (Per Diem)

About the role

Jefferson Health is hiring a Per Diem Mammography Technologist at its Honickman Building in Center City, Philadelphia. The technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies and assists during invasive procedures, detecting breast tissue abnormalities and presenting them to the physician for diagnosis. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm, with some weekends.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mammography examinations and diagnostic imaging under the direction of the physician, producing radiograph images for screening and diagnosis.
• Ensure proper patient and breast positioning, instruct the patient during the exam and adjust compression mechanisms and exposure settings.
• Provide patient care and education before, during and after imaging, and protect staff and patients according to radiation safety standards.
• Document services in the patient record and obtain a complete history.
• Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and inventory, and carry out quality assurance and control tasks as directed.
• Complete continuing education required for licensure and other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Graduate of a recognized School of Radiology Sciences or a current validated ARRT registry in Radiology Technology (R); ARRT (R) and (CT) preferred.
• For those qualifying on or after April 28, 1999, at least 40 hours of documented mammography training.
• Documented digital mammography training or a 3-month on-the-job competency program, with an additional 5 months to reach (M) certification.
• 6 months to 1 year of experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mammographic imaging techniques and ability to produce diagnostic images of breast tissue.
• Ability to prepare patients for imaging and respond to emergent situations.
• Preferred: ARRT advanced certification in Mammography, FDA/MQSA qualified, and 15 mammography-specific CEUs in a 36-month period.

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, plus disability and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance and tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time or two years of part-time service.
• Voluntary benefits with group rates and discounts.