Mammographer FSED

Reston Hospital; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Reston Hospital Center in Reston, VA, is seeking a Mammographer to join our radiology team. You will perform diagnostic, screening and interventional mammography, assist physicians during procedures and uphold radiation safety and patient privacy.

The ideal candidate holds an AMA-approved radiologic technology degree, ARRT RT(R) and Mammographer certification, and Basic Life Support within 30 days of start. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, patient‑centred work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program in radiologic technology approved by the AMA Council on Medical Education.
• Current ARRT RT(R) and Mammographer (M) certification.
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs all diagnostic and screening mammograms per ACR guidelines and departmental protocols.
• Performs stereotactic biopsies.
• Performs bone density studies (DEXA).
• Communicates with the patient the nature of the procedure and answers questions clarifying the procedure for the patient.

Skills

Radiologic technology knowledge

Radiation safety practices

Patient communication

Education

AMA Council on Medical Education-approved radiologic technology program

ARRT RT(R) and Mammographer certification

Basic Life Support within 30 days of employment start

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.63 - $52.68 / hour

Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mammographer you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Reston Hospital Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

The mammographer performs diagnostic, screening and interventional mammography procedures. Assists physicians during interventional procedures. Practices radiation safety and observes universal precautions at all times. Pursues professional development for the continual improvement of patient care. Performs related work as required.

• Performs all diagnostic and screening mammograms per ACR guidelines and departmental protocols.
• Performs stereotactic biopsies.
• Performs bone density studies (DEXA).
• Communicates with the patient the nature of the procedure and answers questions clarifying the procedure for the patient.
• Assures patients' rights and privacy are maintained.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of a program in radiologic technology approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or documented equivalent education.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiology: Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as an RT(R) and Mammographer (M).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

Reston Hospital Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Reston Hospital Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1986. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 230+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Reston and the growing Northern Virginia region. We offer a full range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care. Our hospital specializes in maternal/child health, surgical services on both an inpatient and extensive outpatient basis. We offer urological services including lithotripsy. Our cancer care offers state-of-the-art radiation therapy, rehabilitation therapy programs and a wide array of diagnostic imaging capabilities. Reston Hospital Center is a certified Stroke Center, certified Total Joint Center and the only accredited Chest Pain Center in Northern Virginia. We are the only Hospital in Northern Virginia to receive Joint Commission designation as a Top Performer on Key Quality measures for multiple consecutive years.

At Reston Hospital Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal to opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.