"When I realized all of the opportunities that being a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) provides - the versatility you get with only one degree - I said sign me up! It's a really wonderful career."
Position Summary: Responsible for a wide variety of activities related to quality assurance and/or quality control to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. This may include assisting with the development of quality assurance systems and procedures, as well as assisting with auditing processes as applicable for FDA/MQSA and ACR submissions. Perform a variety of duties in administering X-rays and radiopaque substances to patients. Performs radiographic and mammography procedures of a highly specialized nature. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in the following mammography procedures: screening and diagnostic mammogram, wire needle localization, galactogram, fine needle aspiration, and stereotactic breast biopsy. Demonstrates competency in bone densitometry and quality control testing. Meets the requirements as set forth by MQSA standards.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Review procedures, specifications and submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance of all documentation required by vendor QA/QC systems and FDA/MQSA and ACR.
Assists with auditing internal QA systems and procedures to ensure compliance with established procedures.
Ensure required periodic activities as defined in QA systems such as outcome auditing, personnel training, equipment maintenance and calibration per vendor requirements.
Maintains knowledge of QA requirements, systems and best practices.
Prepares room, equipment, medicine and materials as needed for patients.
Cleans and disinfects x-ray room/equipment.
Assists with the preparations of chemical mixtures for mammography biopsies and exams.
Assists radiologists in the administration of intravenous and subcutaneous material.
Prepares patientor exam. Explains procedure, positions patient and assists patient at close of procedure.
Follows prescribed techniques in administering general and specific x-rays. Adjusts equipment. Determines proper technique. Determines image quality before transmitting exam to PACS.
Ensures images have transferred adequately to PACS and radiologist workstation.
Assist in the performance of quality control testing as needed.
Assists in training new staff members.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Requirements:
Education: Graduate of an approved school of Radiographic Technology.
Skills: Screening, Diagnostic, Interventional Breast Procedures
Experience: Minimum 5 years mammography.
Certification: Registered ARRT in Radiography and Mammography; New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. BLS-American Heart Assoc.
Holy Name Medical Center is ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey and the nation for patient care, clinical performance, consumer value and workplace excellence. Holy Name has been recognized by NJBIZ as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" for 16 consecutive years – the only hospital to have earned this honor.
