Mammography Technologist

Intermountain Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver to perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams with a focus on safety, quality, and patient comfort.

The role requires ARRT certification, BLS, and graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, with strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification or eligibility.
• BLS for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams with high-quality imaging.
• Ensure proper patient identification and exam preparation.
• Adhere to department protocols and radiation safety guidelines.
• Position patients correctly to demonstrate pathology or anatomy.
• Document procedures and any adverse reactions accurately.

Skills

Mammography

Biopsies

Patient Identification

Radiation Protection

Following Protocols

Image Evaluation

Emergency Response

Effective Communication

Task Prioritization

Documentation

Recordkeeping

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Job Description

As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Posting Specifics

Shift Details

Part-time (30 hours)

Unit/Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Additional Details:

Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

Essential Functions

• Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions


• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam


• Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.


• Demonstrates positioning competency.


• Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.


• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.


• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.


• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.


• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, record patient information, procedures performed and any adverse reactions.


• Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Mammography


• Biopsies


• Patient Identification


• Radiation Protection


• Following Protocols


• Image Evaluation


• Emergency Response


• Effective Communication


• Task Prioritization


• Documentations


• Recordkeeping

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  
  
  
  • Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology
  
  
  
  


• Licenses and Certifications
  
  
  
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
  
  
  • Rad Tech license in state of practice (if applicable).
  
  
  • Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications
  
  
  
  • ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross-train in mammography
  
  
  
  


• Experience
  
  
  
  • Experience in Imaging (preferred)
  
  
  • Experience in Mammography (preferred)
  
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.


• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.


• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.


• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.


• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)


• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time.

Location:

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City:

Denver

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$35.60 - $54.93

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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