Mammography Technologist
St. John's Riverside Hospital
- Location
- Onsite (Dobbs Ferry, NY)
- Compensation
- $47 - $61/hr
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the Role
St. John's Riverside Hospital seeks a Mammography Technologist to produce high-quality breast radiographs and assist physicians with clinical procedures. The role focuses on patient safety, accurate imaging, and maintaining strict regulatory compliance within a community-focused healthcare environment.
Skills
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Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Mammography Technologist is responsible for producing radiographs of the breasts. Position patients with the x- ray machine and regulate technical factors to produce radiographs. Assist radiologist in procedures; prepares patients, maintain daily work log. Produce high quality mammograms. Position and transfer patients to and from the x-ray room using proper safety techniques. Selects proper technical factors for examinations. Develop films by automatic or daylight processing. Assist physician in administering opaque media. Assists physician during needle localization, biopsies, and stereotactic procedures. Draws up contrast media for opaque exams using sterile technique.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school for Radiologic Technology. Communicate with patients and other Health Professional. Understand written and verbal instruction. Licensed for New York State in Radiologic Technology. Advanced Registered in Mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Maintain CURRENT MQSA requirement. Previous experience preferred. Excellent communication and customer service skills required.