Lead Mammography Technologist (FT, Days) Abington

The Lead Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams, screenings and diagnostic studies, and assists during invasive procedures. Via these procedures and under the direction of the physician, the Mammography Tech detects breast tissue abnormalities and presents them to the physician for diagnosis. Delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures. Serves as a technical resource on radiologic procedures, assists in developing and reviewing routine procedures, and participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement process. Assists department management with administrative and leadership duties as assigned, including training, scheduling, and mentoring staff mammography technologists, and may act in a supervisory capacity in the absence of the regular supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  

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• Operates mammography equipment and performs various mammography-related examinations to produce radiograph images for clinical screening and diagnostic purposes.
  

• Ensures successful procedure by ensuring appropriate patient and breast position, instructing patient throughout the procedure, and adjusting compression mechanisms and equipment controls to set exposure factors.
  

• Provides staff and patient protection in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards; is a department champion for safety and quality standards.
  

• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
  

• Obtains complete and accurate history and delivers care and support services to clients before, during and after mammogram procedures, e.g. explaining procedures, answering inquiries, etc.
  

• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing quality assurance checks and verifies preventive maintenance completion, use instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories. Makes recommendations on new equipment and equipment modifications for the department.
  

• Assists with scheduling to ensure proper coverage, training and development of mammography staff, and other administrative needs as assigned to maintain efficient department operations.
  

• Provides technical and general guidance over technical staff, including reinforcement of adherence to department procedure and confidentiality guidelines. Assists Supervisor with the evaluation of workloads and training and development.
  

• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
  

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education: Includes High School Diploma or GED, Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (Specify field). Also includes Schools like Medical Assistant, etc. NO listings like Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.

Experience: Only years of experience in a particular setting, e.g. "5 years of experience in a doctor's office required."

Education:

Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or current validated Registry from ARRT in Radiology Technology (R). ARRT (R), (CT) Preferred.

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Experience:

3 years mammography experience preferred

Manager - Please indicate minimum level of education and experience for this job. Please indicate whether it is required or preferred.

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Mammography certification required.

Conditions of Employment

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.