Mammography Technologist

Intermountain Health; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 48,216 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital in Layton, UT is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams using specialized equipment. You will collaborate with radiologists to ensure accurate imaging results and provide excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires ARRT certification, an accredited radiologic technology program, and BLS. Prior mammography experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology
• Rad Tech license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Responsibilities

• Maintains 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 high-quality diagnostic images
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns
• Practices infection control and sterile techniques
• Completes all required documentation and records accurately
• Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures

Skills

ARRT certification

Patient care

Radiologic imaging

Radiation safety

Documentation

ARRT Mammography

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

Mammography equipment

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.

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Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN (As Needed)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology
• Rad Tech license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital

Work City

Layton

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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

$35.25 - $54.39

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