Mammography Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Kentucky seeks a Mammography Technologist to provide diagnostic mammography services and related clerical duties. The role emphasizes teamwork and alignment with the KPNW mission and philosophy.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, quality control, and collaboration with physicians and staff. Qualified candidates should have an associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field, and hold relevant radiologic licenses and ARRT Mammography certification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required in Radiologic Science or related field.
• Completion of formal RT training program and minimum one year Mammography Tech experience.
• Proof of continuing education.
• Mandatory Infection Control education and training annually.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures and image acquisition for patients per department policies.
• Process and file work, perform reception/computer tasks and quality control; assist physician/staff communication.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required; restock supplies and maintain equipment.

Education

Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field

Job description

Job Summary

To provide diagnostic Mammography services to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performing diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served, to include: Routine, biopsy/special procedure examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Image acquisition and processing. Assist patient/transport.
• File work. Reception/computer. Quality control functions and troubleshoot equipment. Physician/staff communication. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required. (These percentages are representative for this position in the REGION. Specific percentages may change depending on work location). Other duties (as assigned).

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• N/A

Education

• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field.

License, Certification, Registration

• Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon) required at hire

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire

• Radiologic Technologist Certification required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Additional Requirements

• Completion of formal RT training program and minimum one (1) year prior Mammography Tech work experience. Mammography Tech experience must be no more than three (3) years prior to the date of application for position.
• Proof of continuing education.
• Mandatory Infection Control education and training will occur on an annual basis. Knowledge and skills in Infection Control shall be evaluated annually on an oral or written basis per KPNW policy and/or requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year prior Mammography Tech work experience, preferably within the last three (3) years.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.

Notes

• Position covers MTT, SMC, RKW, GTW, and INT locations (East Service Area)