Mammography Technologist PRN

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Kettering; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography, including advanced procedures such as stereotactic biopsies. You will work with radiologists and care teams to ensure high-quality imaging and patient comfort.

Responsibilities include proper patient prep, adherence to safety protocols, and accurate documentation. The role requires ARRT certification and BLS, with on-going collaboration within a fast-paced imaging department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification and state Rad Tech license (if applicable).
• BLS for healthcare providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency.
• Ensures patient identification and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs mammography exams including stereotactic biopsies and clip placements.
• Demonstrates positioning competency.
• Operates mammographic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe environment.
• Provides patient education and addresses concerns.
• Practices infection control and sterile techniques.
• Completes all documentation and records accurately.
• Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC, and reports equipment issues.

Skills

Mammography

Biopsies

Patient Identification

Radiation Protection

Following Protocols

Image Evaluation

Emergency Response

Effective Communication

Task Prioritization

Documentations

Recordkeeping

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Description

As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details

PRN (As Needed)

Unit/Location

St. Mary’s Regional Hospital

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Essential Functions

• Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam
• Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.
• Demonstrates positioning competency.
• Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, record patient information, procedures performed and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Mammography
• Biopsies
• Patient Identification
• Radiation Protection
• Following Protocols
• Image Evaluation
• Emergency Response
• Effective Communication
• Task Prioritization
• Documentations
• Recordkeeping

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology
• Licenses and Certifications
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  • Rad Tech license in state of practice (if applicable).
  • Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications
  • ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross-train in mammography
• Experience
  • Experience in Imaging (preferred)
  • Experience in Mammography (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typical includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time.

Location

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City

Grand Junction

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$35.60 - $54.93

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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