Travel Mammography Technologist - $2,576 per week

Tact Staff is seeking a travel Mammography Technologist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Mammography Technologist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel - 1 Job Summary: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 performed within the Breast Center.-Performs diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner.-Performs mammographic imaging for breast needle localization procedures and stereotactic procedures inclusive of set up and clean up.-Assists in procedures using ultrasound guidance.-Provides immobilization devices, select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs and selects and operates equipment for specific procedures.-Identifies patient’s films with the correct name, x-ray number, and correctly marks film as to side of the patient and initials all films.-Develops exposed x-ray film by using processing methods.-Completes patient requisitions with technologist’s initials, date number, and size of films.-Assists with quality control procedures and documenting of: phantom image, darkroom fog test, screen-film contact test, repeat analysis, fixer retention analysis, screen cleanliness, compression test, visual machine checks, processor quality control, view box and reviewing conditions and darkroom cleanliness, as delegated by Chief Mammography Technologist.-Assists in BSE instruction and other patient education to include pre and post procedure instructions.-Prepares cases to be imaged including chart and films.-Assists with compiling statistics for: patient follow-ups, tracking of breast localizations, patient needing biopsies, and ultrasound examinations, follow-up on positive biopsy reports.-Documents procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State and FDA.-Documents in the Breast Center chart any pertinent information regarding patients.-Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).-This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).-Other duties and/or projects as assigned.-Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum 2 years prior experience as a Licensed Mammography Technologist. Required Education:-High school diploma or equivalent.Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Must have ARRT.-Must obtain mammography certification within the first three months of employment.-Must have active Diagnostic Radiography License.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A Tact Medical Staffing Job ID 492941. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Tech - Mammography About Tact Staff Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you. Be Adventurous, Make a Difference , Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.