Mammography Technologist Breast Health

Full Time
Allentown, PA 18103
Posted
Job description

Come join Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute where you can be a part of the region’s leading-edge cancer care team. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers innovative cancer care to our community, including a vast network of clinical trials, innovative treatment options and compassionate support. Patients have access to an extensive team of cancer care professionals, including more than 45 board-certified and board-eligible surgical, medical and radiation oncologists and over 500 support colleagues. Services include prevention, detection, diagnosis, genetics, patient navigation, nutrition, social and psychological support, financial coordination, rehabilitation, clinical trials, multidisciplinary and coordinated care, surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hemophilia care, survivorship, palliative care and hospice support. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute offers a range of cancer services at 6 convenient, patient-focused hospital locations, including the John and Dorothy Morgan Cancer Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest, the Cancer Center at LVH– Muhlenberg, the Cancer Center at LVH-Hazleton, the Cancer Center at LVH-Schuylkill, the Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center at LVH–Pocono and the Cancer Center at LVH-Hecktown Oaks. Patient care is also provided through Lehigh Valley Physician Group practice offices in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Pocono, Hazleton, Pottsville, Lehighton and Scranton. We have more than 15 Breast Health Services locations throughout the region and also offer community screening services through our mobile mammography coach. In calendar year 2021, the cancer program cared for more than 5,000 cancer patients in our community. Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute is also a member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, which provides patients with even more lifesaving care options and holds numerous national patient safety and excellence designations. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute please visit Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute at www.lvhn.org

Job Summary:
Performs breast imaging exams, which may include but is not limited to: screening and diagnostic mammographic breast imaging exams, invasive breast procedures as assigned. Creates an environment of patient safety and compliance according to the standards established by governing body requirements. Maintains oversight for quality control for equipment. Performing basic clerical duties such as patient registration and/or appointment scheduling may be required at some locations. Participates in site and shift rotations, as necessary.

Education - Required:

  • Specialized Diploma Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology and
  • Specialized Diploma registered Mammography Technologist certificaton

Education - Preferred:

  • Associate's Degree AAS, Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

Experience - Required:

  • less than 1 year experience in screening and diagnostic mammographic breast imaging



Experience - Preferred:

  • 1 year experience in screening and diagnostic breast imaging or
  • Experience with full-field digital mammography and/or 3D mammographic imaging

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Required:

  • Ability to initiate, accept, and adapt to constant change within a healthcare environment.
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  • Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to perform quality imaging and communicate with patients
  • Flexibility in work hours and/or sites to meet identified needs. Performs necessary assignments as directed

Certifications - Required:

  • ARRT Radiography Certification RT(R) Upon Hire
  • CMT - Certified Mammography Tech Mammography certification (M) Upon Hire
  • BLS - Basic Life Support within 60 Days



Location: Lehigh Valley Health Network · Breast Health Svcs Cedar Crest
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours, Day Shift, 10:30- 7 M-TH. 7:30-4 Friday. Sat as needed

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