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Job description
Mammography Technologist – Full‑Time Days FLEX. East Campus & Cayuga Park Imaging.
Perform mammograms and related imaging procedures to detect and diagnose breast cancer and other breast abnormalities. Use specialized equipment and techniques to produce high‑quality images of the breast tissue, maintain detailed records, follow strict guidelines, and assist the radiologist with stereotactic breast biopsies.
Roles and Responsibilities
Operate equipment and perform various mammography/X‑ray related procedures, preparing and positioning patients and selecting anatomic and technical parameters.
Explain procedures and educate patients about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health.
Evaluate the image for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Ensure prompt submission of all high‑quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correctly marked and patient data/history).
Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly department including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and other department areas.
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Maintain compassionate patient care, comfort and safety, while ensuring patient confidentiality.
Follow all state regulations and perform and maintain department QA procedures and documentation.
Assist with training and educating new staff members and students as appropriate.
Maintain all credentials and CE credits essential to position.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Minimum of Associate’s degree in Radiologic Sciences (ARRT). Certification in Mammography preferred; if not certified, must become certified within one year of hire.
Experience: Preference for two years’ experience, but willing to train new graduates.
Licensure: NYS Radiology and/or Mammography Technologist. Certification through ACR‑M (Mammography) or ARRT‑R (Radiography). New York State Department of Health license or eligible.
Preferred Skills and Experience
Problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to push, pull, bend, safely transfer patients and ambulate without assistance.
Location and Travel Requirements
Locations: Cayuga Medical Center – East Campus at 10 Arrowwood Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850; Cayuga Park Imaging at 401 Cayuga Park Ln 4th Floor, Ithaca, NY 14850.
Shift: Full‑Time Days FLEX – Mammo shifts 7 a‑4 p; X‑ray shifts weekends 8 a‑6 p with rotating weekend work.
0–15% travel between sites.
Pay Range Disclosure
Standard rate of $31.25 to $40.87 per hour plus benefits.
Cayuga Health System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs, and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
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