Mammography Tech
Job Location:
Cherry Hill, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 otherlocations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location:
Cherry Hill - 1 Brace Rd Cherry HillRemote Type:
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EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
40Additional Locations:
Job Information:
Summary:
Performs mammography procedures in accordance with approved techniques and FDA/MQSA standards.
Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua values and Star behaviors. Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.
Position Responsibilities:
Understands the general principles of breast positioning and demonstrates the ability to perform all standard diagnostic and special views to include magnification spot compression and patients with implants. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate mammograms/radiographs for quality such as positioning and exposure techniques.
Competently performs assigned QA/QC responsibilities in accordance with FDA/MQSA guidelines. Ensure that mammography department is prepared for successful completion of annual MQSA inspection. Participate in successful completion of ACR Accreditation process.
Prepares the patient procedure room and assist the radiologist in performing breast needle localizations stereotactic biopsies and galactograms where applicable.
Demonstrates appropriate and effective use of RIS PACS Web viewer ADW workstation and other hospital based computer or PC system.
Supports diagnostic radiology staff in completion of daily workload during times of short staffing and/or increased volume.( Virtua South divisions)
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum of (1) one year of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred and possess knowledge of MQSA/FDA standards.
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.) and NJDEP licensure required.
Advanced certification in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (A.R.R.T.).
CPR certification desired.
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About Company
Virtua Health is an academic health system committed to helping South Jersey be well, get well, and stay well, offering a full range of health care services.
