Mammography Technologist

Central Oregon Radiology Associates; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Off

Job summary

Central Oregon Radiology Associates is seeking a Mammography Technologist for our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in Bend, Oregon. You will perform mammography exams, position patients, adjust machine settings, and work closely with radiologists to ensure high-quality breast images and patient care.

The role requires safety compliance, documentation for ACR/MQSA/FDA, and the ability to educate patients and maintain excellent rapport.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Oregon OBMI license and ARRT Mammography Certification; CPR and CE credits required.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography exams per established protocols and procedures.
• Interacts with radiologists to ensure quality images and patient care.
• Maintains documentation for ACR accreditation, MQSA and FDA compliance.
• Provides patient care and education to patients; aims to make the process comfortable.
• Operates radiograph imaging equipment and assists radiologist during imaging and invasive procedures.
• Verifies patient records are up to date; updates in computer systems and medical records.
• Assists with clinic needs including scheduling, data entry, and phone inquiries.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and location.

Skills

Radiologic imaging

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Oregon OBMI license

ARRT Mammography Certification

CPR Certification

Continuing Education (CEs)

Job description

A mammography technologist in our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence operates radiologic equipment and performs mammography procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease. The mammography technologist is responsible for appropriate patient positioning and for programming the machine to achieve correct density, contrast, definition, magnification, and distortion to obtain optimum image quality.

What's Important to You

• Location: All Locations
• Hours: 4 10-hour shifts; Monday - Friday
• Wages: Starting at $40.00 per hour dependent upon experience, education and internal equity
• Position Type: Full Time; non-exempt
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement, Paid Time Off, Sick Time Off

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs mammography exams in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Interacts with radiologists to ensure quality breast images and patient care.
• Communicates to all mammography technologists’ quality issues, equipment issues, protocol changes, and procedure changes.
• Maintains documentation to ensure ACR accreditation, MQSA (Mammogram Quality Standards Act) and FDA compliance.
• Provides patient care and education instruction to patients. Ability to develop excellent rapport with patients and make the process as comfortable as possible.
• Operates radiograph imaging equipment.
• Assists radiologist performing imaging and invasive procedures.
• Verifies patient’s record is up to date and accurate. Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient’s medical record.
• Assists with other clinic needs, including laundry, scheduling, telephone inquiries and data entry.
• Performs other duties as necessary and assigned to keep the department running smoothly.
• Must be flexible with work schedule as hours and/or location may vary.
• Required to maintain current state license through OBMI, ARRT.
• Must have the ability to work cohesively with others.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma and/or GED.
• Current Oregon State License (OBMI), ARRT, Mammography Certification CPR Certification and Current CE’s.
• We are willing to train the right candidate.

CORA has a pre-employment drug testing requirement for all positions.

EEOC STATEMENT

CORA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employees with a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. Applications will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. Reasonable accommodation can and will be provided to any employee who needs accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job if the accommodation does not cause undue hardship.