Mammography Technologist

Kaiser Permanente; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging and clerical support in the Portland area. The role involves image acquisition, processing, and coordinating with radiologists to ensure high-quality patient care.

The candidate will perform routine and specialty mammography procedures, maintain quality control, and participate in on-call/standby duties as needed. GED is required; ARRT Mammography certification and BLS within 1 month of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires GED and ARRT Mammography certification at hire.
• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Continuing education proof required.
• Strong customer-focused service and infection control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography procedures in line with department policies.
• Acquire and process diagnostic images; assist patient transport and file work.
• Quality control, equipment troubleshooting, and communication with physicians and staff.
• Restock supplies, manage on-call/standby as required, and support on-site operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

GED

Associate degree in Radiologic Science (preferred)

Job description

Description - External

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:

• Perform screening and 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).

Qualifications - External

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire OR 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 from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of continuing education.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• 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.
• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field.

Notes:

• Part Time; 20 per week; 7am to 530pm; Thur & Fri

Disclaimer

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.