Mammo Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a Mammography Radiologic Technologist to operate imaging equipment and support radiologists in diagnostic procedures. The role emphasizes accurate imaging, patient care, and maintaining procedure records.

Applicants must hold California licensure, ARRT certification, a fluoroscopy permit, and BLS. On-call requirements may involve staying within 30 minutes of paged alerts.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Radiologic Technology by the State of California with current certification.
• ARRT licensure or certification in radiology.
• Fluoroscopy permit is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is current.
• Proficient in data entry and record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operates radiologic and fluoroscopic imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Assists radiologists during imaging and invasive procedures as needed.
• Provides patient care and education related to imaging procedures and documentation.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Radiology equipment operation

Patient care

BLS certified

Education

CA Radiologic Technology License

ARRT certification

Fluoroscopy permit

BLS Certification

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Job Type

Full Time

Job Shift

Rotate

Department

Mammography

Responsibilities

Operates radiation imaging equipment. Performs radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images. Assists radiologist and other physicians performing imaging and invasive procedures. Provides proceduralrelated patient care and education. Maintains record and documentation for procedures.

Requirements

• Must be licensed and hold current certification in Radiologic Technology by the State of California., Radiologic Health Section Department of Health.
• Must be licensed by American Registry of Radiological Technology (ARRT).
• Must have Fluoroscopy permit.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Basic computer literacy and applications for data entry, record maintenance.
• Ability to recognize life threatening conditions and implement basic life sustaining actions.
• Ability to accurately position the body for imaging. Utilize techniques to physically manipulate and apply accessories to produce a desired image.
• Ability to select technical factors and operate imaging equipment to produce a quality diagnostic image.
• Use of beam restricting devices, patient shielding techniques, proper screen-film combinations, assessment and implementation appropriate exposure to factors to minimize radiation exposure.
• One year Radiologic Technologist experience in two of the following modalities: CT, MRI, Specials, Ultrasound or Nuclear Medicine.
• Working hours while on-call may be inconvenient or unpleasant. Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of being paged while on call.
• Must have mammogram experience. Will perform mammograms and bone density.