Mammography Technologist

Columbia Basin Health Association; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Basin Health Association is seeking a Breast Imaging Technician in Othello, Washington. You will perform breast imaging procedures and maintain the quality of patient care, ensuring compliance with clinical policies. Responsibilities include processing mammography orders, maintaining equipment, and communicating results effectively.

Qualifications include completion of a certified radiology program, licensure as a Certified X-Ray Technician in Washington, and credentials as a mammography technician. Frequent travel to various clinic sites is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of certified radiology program as recognized by the State of Washington.
• Ability to work under the full scope of practice outlined in Washington State regulations.
• Knowledgeable and maintains compliance with recognized HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process mammography orders while ensuring quality patient care.
• Communicate mammography results to internal providers and external clients.
• Maintain mammographic equipment and par levels of supplies in inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Patient care skills

Ability to lift and move patients

Effective communication skills

Education

Completion of certified radiology program

Certified X-Ray Technician in Washington

Credentialed mammography technician

Job description

Overview

Responsible for performing breast imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disease.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and processing mammography orders in accordance with clinical policies ensuring quality patient care.


• Responsible for communicating mammography results to internal providers and external clients through best avenue (oral communication, electronic transmission or via paper).


• Responsible for maintaining quality patient care according to clinical policies to include ensuring patient records requests and processed.


• Responsible for maintaining mammographic equipment.


• Responsible to order and maintain par levels of supplies in inventory on a weekly basis.


• Responsible to effectively use company communication model with all staff and patients.


• Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE Standards of Behavior.


• Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Professional and Technical Knowledge:

• Completion of certified radiology program as recognized by the State of Washington.


• Ability to work under the full scope of practice that is outlined in the Washington States licensure regulations.


• Possess knowledge in proper lifting and moving of patients when assistance is needed.


• Knowledgeable and maintains compliance with recognized HIPAA regulations.


• Maintains continuing education requirements of licensure.

License and Certification:

• Certified or Registered X-Ray Technician with the State of Washington.


• Credentialed as a mammography technician with the American Registry of Radiographic Technologists.

Travel

• Frequent travel to various clinic sites is required.


• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet company insurance liability standards to drive company vehicles.

Benefits

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