MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN
BRONX, NY, US
Under the direction of radiologist, performs Special Procedure as well as other examinations at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for imaging diagnosis and image guided treatment.
Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.
Core Responsibilities:
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Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors
Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimalize radiation exposure
To patient and staff
Position patient appropriately and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area
Process exposed radiographs using computer generated methods
Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation
Education, Skills, Experience:
HS | GED required
Satisfactory completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program and meets the requirements for certification by the ARRT; specific to Mammography
Licensed by the State of New York
One year experience preferred
Department: Montefiore Medical Group Bargaining Unit: 1199 Campus: CORPORATE Employment Status: Regular Full-Time Address: 305 East 161st Street, Bronx
Shift: Day Scheduled Hours: 10:30 AM-7 PM Req ID: 89290
Montefiore is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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