The Mammography/Breast Imaging Technologist performs high-quality mammographic and breast imaging studies to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. The technologist ensures adherence to all federal, state, and institutional regulations and provides compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA/J.C.E.R.T. approved program in Radiologic Technology
• Current New York State Radiologic Technologist License (Diagnostic Radiography). 
• ARRT Certification in Radiography (R) required. 
• ARRT Certification in Mammography (M) required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.  
• 1 year of mammography experience preferred (screening and diagnostic). 
• Experience in a hospital-based or breast imaging center setting preferred.
• Experience with digital mammography, tomosynthesis, and PACS/RIS systems strongly desired.

 

Compensation Statement

 

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55.31 - $60.35 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs Perform screening and diagnostic mammography, including tomosynthesis (3D 
• mammography), following ACR, MQSA, and hospital protocols. 
• Assist radiologists with interventional breast procedures such as stereotactic core 
• biopsies, ultrasound-guided biopsies, needle localizations, and cyst aspirations. 
• Assists, prepares and positions patients as required to perform Mammographic 
• procedures     
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly and semi-annual QC functions, related to 
• mammography, to ensure compliance with MQSA and ACR.   
• Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the 
• patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged and any specific instructions 
• the patient may need.     
• Ensures all radiographic images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department 
• SOP. 
• Prepares sterile fields and trays pertinent to particular breast imaging procedures       
• Maintains statistical reports for inspections by DOH, MQSA. 
• Employs radiation protection measures and follows departmental protocols to keep 
• exposure of patients and hospital personnel to a minimum.     
• Evaluates images for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS 
• in a timely fashion.     
• Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the 
• shift, to include removal of soiled or dirty linen.     
• Maintains supplies and accessories in radiographic room necessary to safely perform 
• duties, as required.     
• Accurately records all required patient tracking information into designated breast 
• imaging software system.   
• Schedules exams as required.     
• Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe 
• conditions.
• Prevents the spread of infection to self, patients, visitors, and other employees by 
• adhering to infection control policies and protocol.     
• Performs related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel.     
• Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required.         
• Maintains in good standing, licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of 
• the Public Health Code. 
• Other relevant duties as assigned