Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We’re proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey. Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Mammography Technologist to join the Mountainside Team!

What You’ll Do

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations following ACR requirements.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Perform diagnostic and screening mammographic examinations on adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients in an expedient and professional manner
• Perform mammographic imaging for breast needle localization procedures and stereotactic procedures inclusive of set up and clean up
• Assist in procedures using ultrasound guidance
• Provide immobilization devices, select proper technical factors based on individual patient needs, and select and operate equipment for specific procedures
• Identify patient's films with the correct name, x-ray number and correctly marks film as to side of the patient and initials all films
• Develop exposed x-ray film by using processing methods
• Complete patient requisitions with technologist's initials, date number and size of films
• Assist 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
• Assist in BSE instruction, and other patient education to include pre and post procedure instructions
• Prepare cases to be imaged including chart and films
• Assist with compiling statistics for: patient follow-ups, tracking of breast localizations, patient needing biopsies, ultrasound examinations, and follow-ups on positive biopsy reports
• Document procedures regarding quality control and quality assurance for mammography in compliance with ACR, MQSA, NJ State and FDA.
• Ensure proper use of Faxitron system
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
• 2+ years’ experience performing Mammograms and Bone Density/Dexa scans
• Registered for ARRT and licensed in the State of NJ required
• Basic Life Support certification required
• Confidently explain imaging procedures to patients and taking note of the patient’s medical history which will be relevant to how the imaging procedure will be done
• Meet CEU requirements for ARRT, comply with MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) and EQUIP (Enhancing Quality Using the Inspection Program)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.