Mammographer

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Colleague recognition program

Time-Away-From-Work program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Richmond is seeking an entry-level mammographer. Responsibilities include obtaining quality mammograms, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining examination room standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications, including ARRT-R and ARRT-M. Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days.
• Demonstrate quality assurance knowledge.
• Maintain room cleanliness and supply inventory.

Responsibilities

• Adapt procedures for specific patient morphology.
• Prepare examination rooms for mammography.
• Assist with filing and office duties when necessary.

Skills

Quality mammograms

Radiation safety compliance

Patient care professionalism

Technical accuracy in imaging

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

Vocational school graduate

ARRT-R certification

ARRT-M certification

Job description

Sign‑On Bonus

Up to $15,000 available.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. The plan includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity‑theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family‑building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time‑Away‑From‑Work program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Obtains quality mammograms with the ability to adapt to specific patient morphology.
• Complies with radiation safety guidelines for patient and self, utilizes personal protective equipment and operates radiographic equipment safely and competently.
• Performs all necessary computer operations (e.g., Meditech); ensures proper charges are entered and referring physician orders are verified.
• Renders patient care in a professional and courteous manner.
• Prepares examination rooms for mammography procedures, monitors inventory of supplies during room rotation, and maintains room cleanliness and neat appearance.
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality assurance and assists in the implementation and documentation of all policies and procedures mandated by the FDA through MQSA.
• Reviews each exam for technical accuracy (i.e., markers on images, technical quality, anatomical positioning, annotation, etc.) at the workstation and completes the verification process in PACS.
• Demonstrates willingness to assist in additional duties such as film and report filing and answering the telephone when appropriate.
• Completes and maintains educational requirements.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding employees and patient information in accordance with policy and procedure.

Qualifications You Will Need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (ARRT‑R) Radiography certification.
• Vocational school graduate.
• (ARRT‑M) Mammography, or Mammographic Radiologic Technologist certification.
• One year of experience as a staff mammographer.

Employer Information

Johnston‑Willis Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1909, offering a full range of services with specialties in cancer care, neuroscience and more. Located in Greater Richmond and the Tri‑Cities area, it is one of the leading acute care facilities in Central Virginia.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care industry