Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,993 per week Job Listing at Temple - Chestnut Hill Hospital in Shippensburg, PA (Job ID 6313920-2024-10-29)

Description

Certification Details
• Certification and Licensure: BLS Certification - RT (Required) or RT (R) (M)

Job Details
• The Mammography technologist administers ionizing radiation when performing screening and/or diagnostic mammograms according to established protocols.
• The Mammography technologist demonstrates an understanding of breast anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology as they relate to the procedure.
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in breast positioning, exposure techniques, and subsequent evaluation of imaging parameters to optimize patient imaging and care while adhering to radiation protection and safety standards.
• The technologist integrates technical skills, patient interaction, and care to obtain viable diagnostic information as ordered by the physician.
• The technologist utilizes independent professional judgment and critical thinking to obtain the resultant diagnostic information when possible and seeks direction from a MQSA qualified interpreting physician or lawful institutional policies (or standards of care) to continue or discontinue the exam.
• Remains sensitive to the physical, cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills in a non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory manner.
• Participates in quality improvement processes and continually assesses their professional performance.
• Comprehends the complexities of appropriate state and federal regulations and have knowledge of the quality control and quality assurance requirements for mammography.

Job Requirements
• Education Requirements: Post High School Diploma Program (Required)
• Experience: Relevant Experience
• Certification and Licensure: BLS Certification - RT (Required) or RT (R) (M)

Additional Details
• All placements at Temple Health either need to be vaccinated or have an agency approved medical or religious exemption for COVID-19.