Mammo Technologist

Job Title: Mammo Technologist

Department: Radiology  

Location: Geneva Destination Campus, floating to Clifton Springs if needed

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Variable Hours, Rotating Day Shifts, Rotating Weekends

SUMMARY

As a Mammo Tech, you are to demonstrate excellent customer service, communication skills, and obtain quality positioning and imaging quality studies while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients.  Warm and comforting patient care skills are mandatory for these sensitive procedures.  Performs screening and diagnostic mammogram examinations and assists the radiologist in performing mammographic procedures.  This team member’s role is to obtain images of good diagnostic quality while providing maximum comfort and safety to the patient undergoing these exams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains accountability for proper documentation of exams and related procedures utilizing the RIS/PACS and inpatient charts as necessary.

• Performs screening, diagnostic, and/or assists in performing mammographic procedures.

• Monitors image quality on a continuous basis to ensure that all image quality is within alignment with the ACR quality standards.  (American College of Radiology).

• Monitors equipment for proper performance and functionality.

• Performs daily and periodic Mammography QA activities under the direct supervision of the Mammo QA technologist.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year college degree in Radiologic Technologist in Applied Science or equivalent

• NYS license in Radiologic Technology, or must hold a NYS permit and obtain licensure within six months of employment.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification (ARRT-R) is required within six months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Radiologic Technologist experience.

• ARRT-M Advanced Mammography Certification.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to work with various software applications.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

RT(R) - Registered Radiologic Technologist - NYS Office of Professions, RTC - Radiologic Technologist certification - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$29.50 - $42.50Geneva14456

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.