Mammography Technologist
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
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Mammography Technologist

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Radiographer / Mammography Technician. The successful candidate will: * Be a licensed Radiological Technologist required to perform diagnostic imaging for all Mammography procedures and Bone Density. * Ability to perform digital breast imaging to include tomosynthesis. * Assist the radiologist during breast biopsies, needle localization and stereotactic breast imaging procedures. * Have the ability to perform QA testing for digital imaging equipment. * Be familiar with all diagnostic equipment used to perform Mammography and Bone Density procedures, to include digital unit. * Have the ability to produce high quality images efficiently, regardless of volume, and performs exams in accordance with established protocols. * Demonstrate the ability to provide aid to external and internal customers, providing excellent customer service. * Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging, to include accuracy of patient identification and time out procedures. * Be able to deal with emergent situations. * Maintain principles of ALARA. * Be responsible for maintaining continuing education requirements as specified by ARRT. * Have the ability to teach House Staff or other personnel in the technical aspects of imaging equipment. * Have prior experience with computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS. * Complete all exams immediately in RIS and verify on PACS. Burn CD's and DVD's when necessary. * Have scheduling flexibility, as hours may change on an as needed basis according to departmental operating needs. * Adhere to all SUNY Downstate Medical Center and department policies and procedures, to include principle of behavior. * Adhere to hospital/department infection control policies and procedures. * Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients. * Adhere to time and attendance policies. * Perform other tasks as required. Required Qualifications: * New York State Licensure. * ARRT registration. * Associate of Applied Science Degree or equivalent. * 2+ years of experience in all Mammography and Bone Density procedures. Preferred Qualifications: * Hospital experience preferred. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm Salary Grade/Rank: SL-3 Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: An approved COVID-19 vaccination. Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encou