Mammography Technologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a full-time day shift. You will operate the mammography unit, explain procedures to patients and ensure high-quality imaging under physician direction.

Responsibilities include image verification, proper requisition review, maintaining licensure, and using PACS and related imaging equipment. A Florida CRT license and ARRT Mammography credential are required, with BLS certification also expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiography required.
• Current mammography education or CE required.
• Florida CRT license and ARRT Mammography registry required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Check images for proper identification, positioning, coning, markers, technologist initials and quality.
• Ensure requisitions signed, history information included, and correct stickers used.
• Maintain licensure and improve technical skills through training.
• Operate mammography, bone densitometry, PACS and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and charges.

Skills

Prioritization under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiography

Florida CRT license

ARRT Mammography registry

Current BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: $20K Sign on Bonus for this Full Time position Position Purpose Mammography technologists operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient's breast in the unit, and observe the scanning process.

What you will do: Checks all images for proper identification, positioning, coning, markers, technologist initials, and good technical quality according to filming standards. Ensures that all requisitions are signed, that history information contain appropriate and relevant clinical information and stickers are used appropriately. Maintains licensure requirements and continuously improves technical skills through individual or class instruction. Monitors processor performance daily through sensitometry procedures. Maintains accurate patient records and charges. Operates properly and demonstrate understanding of all mammography and bone densitometry equipment and computed radiograph, direct radiographs, and PACS.

Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent is required Graduate from an accredited school of Radiography is required Current continuing education in mammography required Ability to effectively prioritize work and work under stressful situations. Ability to function in staff technologist role is required Hospital experience as a Radiology Technologist is preferred Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training. Licensure Current Florida CRT license required Current ARRT and ARRT Mammography [R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT)]registry required. If not Registered in Mammography at hire, must be within 90days of hire. Current BLS certification is required

Position Highlights and Benefits: Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information: U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Holy Cross Health as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for eight conditions. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Legal Info: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.