Mammography Technologist

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join their team. The role involves capturing diagnostic images, ensuring patient care, and maintaining radiology equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. This entry-level position offers part-time employment with a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal AMA school of Radiologic Technology with 40 hours in Mammography.
• MRAD:CA; BLS-CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment while performing patient care services.
• Capture diagnostic images for accurate diagnosis.
• Troubleshoot and maintain radiology equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Service Skills

Knowledge of Anatomy

Knowledge of Physiology

Radiation Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of AMA School of Radiologic Technology

Job description

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Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to fully understand the professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code, demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance as a Radiologic Mammography Technologist. This includes knowledge of the general imaging workflow, various patient positioning techniques, and capturing precise results for timely and accurate diagnosis. You will also need to enjoy working directly with people as you play a huge role in the patient experience.

Some Of Your Daily Activities Will Include

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the supervision of radiologists, other licensed staff, and Management.
• Help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions.
• Perform thorough and accurate imaging techniques for patient positioning according to the order.
• Assist in preparing patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations.
• Relay instructions from the radiologist to your patient or authorized person.
• Collect patient data, document patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the medical record for review and perform diagnostic medical imaging.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain radiology equipment to prevent failures.
• May occasionally work at other locations within the Greater Sacramento Area as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Completion of a formal AMA school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent, with 40 hours of structured education in Mammography.
• MRAD:CA; BLS-CPR
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, operation of radiology equipment, and radiation safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience as a Radiologic/Mammography Technologist preferred; six months outpatient experience preferred.
• ARRT certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, electronic practice management systems, and PACS preferred.

Overview

Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. It is an affiliate of Dignity Health, one of the largest health systems in the nation, with hospitals and care centers across California, Arizona, and Nevada. We aim to provide comprehensive healthcare services, advanced technologies, and excellent patient care. Our staff is trained and highly skilled to maintain excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Advanced Imaging provides diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, and Woodland, with over 175,000 exams annually, focusing on quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service.

Pay Range

$38.81 - $56.28 /hour

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care