Travel Mammography Tech - $2,674 per week in Hackensack, NJ
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Mammography Technologist Profession: Mammography
Technologist Specialty: - Duration: 23 Shift: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years prior experience as
a Licensed Mammography Technologist License: Must have an active
Diagnostic Radiography License Certifications: Must have ARRT, must
obtain mammography certification within the first three months of
employment Must-Have: High school diploma or equivalent. Graduate
of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology Description: The
Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography
examinations following ACR requirements. This position assists with
breast ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy, breast localization, and
other radiologic guided procedures. Performs diagnostic and
screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and
geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner.
Conducts mammographic imaging for breast needle localization
procedures and stereotactic procedures, including setup and
cleanup. Assists in procedures using ultrasound guidance. Provides
immobilization devices, selects proper technical factors based on
individual patient needs, and operates equipment for specific
procedures. Identifies patient films with the correct name, x-ray
number, and correctly marks films as to the side of the patient.
Initials all films and develops exposed x-ray film using processing
methods. Completes patient requisitions with technologist's
initials, date, number, and size of films. Assists with quality
control procedures and documentation, including phantom image
tests, darkroom fog tests, repeat analysis, and more, as delegated.
Assists in patient education, including breast self-examination
(BSE) instruction and pre/post procedure instructions. Prepares
cases to be imaged including chart and films. Compiles statistics
for patient follow-ups, tracking of breast localizations, needed
biopsies, and ultrasound examinations. Documents procedures
regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in
compliance with professional guidelines. Identifies the needs of
the patient population served and modifies care delivery as
specific to those needs. Communicates with patients, parents,
and/or primary caregivers at their level of understanding. Performs
other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to organizational
competencies and standards of behavior.
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