Mammography Tech I - Carol Milgard Breast Center

TRA Medical Imaging; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

No on-call or overnight shifts

Shift differentials after 6PM and on-­

Medical, dental and vision benefits

HSA and FSA options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance and long term-disabilty

Robust 401K with 3% employer contrib +

PTO up to 17 days per year

PTO rollover and cash out

9 paid holidays

Annual compensation growth path

Profit sharing

Continuing education reimbursement

Legal/ID protection options

Job summary

TRA Medical Imaging in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a breast imaging specialist to join our Mammo Technologist team. This Mammography Technologist performs mammographic functions in accordance with ARRT/ACR standards and ethics, ensuring patient care and diagnostic quality.

Responsibilities include integrating scientific knowledge with patient interaction, maintaining accurate records, and using RIS/MRS/Replica/PACS to support radiologists. Competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) Registry required.
• ARRT (M) Registry eligible.
• Must have valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in alignment with TRA mission.
• Rotate shifts and work place as needed.
• Prepares patients for mammography exams with explanations and instructions.
• Obtains patient history relevant to the exam.
• Follows physician orders to produce mammograms with minimal exposure.
• Maintains accurate patient information records.
• Presents radiographs and history to radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilizes RIS, MRS, Replica, and PACS systems.
• Maintains organized, stocked work areas.
• Participates in orientation, meetings, and training.
• Maintains professional demeanor and patient confidentiality.
• Is punctual with minimal absences and supports team workflow.
• Provides accurate information to key customers and checks email daily.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

ARRT (R) Registry

ARRT (M) Registry eligible

Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification

Current BLS certification

Tools

RIS

MRS

Replica

PACS

Job description

Job Summary

The team at the Carol Milgard Breast Center is looking for a breast imaging specialist to join our Mammo Technologist team. This Mammography Technologist performs mammographic functions in accordance with ARRT/ACR standards and ethics. The Mammo tech complies with company policies and procedures to include regulatory changes and prescribed safety standards with the needs of the patient and physician in mind. Responsibilities include integrating scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care, and useful diagnostic information.

Pay and Benefits

Pay: $39.41-67.01 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. This role is also eligible for up to $10,000 as a Sign-on Bonus!

Benefits + Perks

• Prioritize your work / life balance - No on-call or overnight shifts!
• Shift differentials for any hours worked after 6PM or on the weekends
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Available HSA and FSA options
• Mental health and wellness benefits through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic life insurance, and long term disability coverage
• Robust 401K package: Automatic 3% employer contribution on day one + up to 3% employer match
• Accrue up to 17 days of PTO per year for all eligible new employees
• Generous PTO rollover + PTO cash out opportunities
• 9 paid holidays
• Annual, automatic compensation growth path
• Profit sharing
• Continuing education reimbursement by position
• Options for Legal / ID Protection, and more

Our Mission at CMBC

To provide sustainable breast health services to all women in our community in a caring environment that fosters confidence, comfort, peace and dignity for each individual.

In addition to providing excellent care, the mission of the Carol Milgard Breast Center is to provide sustainable breast health services to all women in our community in a caring environment that fosters confidence, comfort, peace and dignity for each individual. As a non-profit organization, we provide financial assistance to eligible patients so everyone can access essential mammography services, regardless of their financial circumstances.

To ensure that all women have better access to potentially life-saving mammography services, we look for support from individuals and community partners to help us fund outreach efforts and screening mammograms. You can make a difference by providing the financial support to help pay for mammograms and other breast imaging services for women in less fortunate circumstances.

Our Vision

Our vision at Carol Milgard Breast Center is to instill a sense of patient confidence through superior patient-centered care and to be characterized as:

The facility of choice for community providers to obtain accurate and timely diagnosis of breast disease for patients

The facility of choice to attract and retain highly dedicated, highly specialized radiologists, technologists and staff

A gathering place for multi-disciplinary medical teams to discuss every facet of breast diagnosis and treatment

A community resource for education and outreach

A model for effective and efficient use of philanthropic resources

Learn more about us at the Carol Milgard Breast Center by touring our website - https://www.carolmilgardbreastcenter.org/ . Continue reading below to learn more about this role with our team.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides patient care in accordance with the mission statement of TRA.
• Rotate shifts and work place as needed.
• Prepares patients for mammography exams with thorough explanations of the procedures and clear instructions.
• Obtains a thorough patient history as it relates to the exam to be completed.
• Accurately implements the orders of the referring physician, producing mammograms with minimum patient exposure and repeatability.
• Maintains high standards regarding the accurate recording of patient information.
• Presents high quality radiographs and pertinent patient history to radiologist for interpretation.
• Utilizes accurate written and oral communications with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
• Performs necessary computer functions associated with patient exam (RIS, MRS, Replica, and PACS).
• Keeps work area and patient exam areas neat and stocked with appropriate supplies
• Participates in orientation, staff meetings, and in-service training for personnel
• Maintains a professional demeanor with confidentiality
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with co-workers to ensure proper patient care and efficient workflow.
• Provides accurate information to key customers.
• Check work e-mail daily.

Performs Other Related Duties As Required And Assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Work Experience

• ARRT (R) Registry required.
• ARRT (M) Registered or (M) Registry eligible.
• Must have valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Current BLS certification required.

Job Knowledge/Skills

• Maintains a professional demeanor with confidentiality
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer information systems
• Meet and support the workflow demands of a fast paced, customer focused service environment in clinic setting
• Utilizes accurate written and oral communications with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisor
• Maintains high standards regarding the accurate recording of patient information.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with co-workers and ensures proper patient care and efficient workflow
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teamwork environment and have respectful behavior while working as a team with co-workers
• Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills; good organization skills

Physical Requirements

Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

Mental Requirements

Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.