Mammography Technologist

bizjobz LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Mammography Technologist in Seattle. The role includes performing mammograms, ensuring quality control, and participating in team leadership. The ideal candidate should have necessary certifications and licenses, delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• WA Radiographer License required upon hire.
• BLS from American Heart Association required upon hire.
• National Registered Technologist - Radiography required upon hire.
• National Registered Technologist - Mammography required within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing mammography examinations and ensuring quality control.
• Producing high-quality radiographic images in a patient-centered manner.
• Engaging in team leadership and troubleshooting equipment issues.

Education

Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement

Job description

This department has full-time, part-time, and on-call openings and is hiring for all three. Flexibility to match your scheduling needs.

Performs mammography examinations according to physicians' orders, utilizing a variety of sophisticated mammography equipment, taking into account individual patient's special or age-related needs. Utilizes knowledge and judgment in regard to imaging factors, imaging technique, and patient treatment needed to produce optimal images.

This position is required to perform a variety of radiological technical procedures specific to the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in an outpatient setting, either fixed or mobile, functioning in a lead capacity. Responsible for producing high quality radiographic images while interacting with all patients in a caring and comforting manner. Responsible for performing required quality control activities as mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and the FDA either as designated Quality Control technologist as under their direction. Responsible for the effective delivery of clinical and technical departmental operations on a daily basis. Participates and is engaged in a team leadership framework, maintaining a positive approach and attitude. Responsible for troubleshooting and escalation of service requests for equipment repair.

Required qualifications :

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Upon hire : WA Radiographer License
• Upon hire : National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire : National Registered Technologist - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire : National Registered Technologist - Mammography