Mammography Technologist

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform mammographic procedures across clinical sites, including mobile units, ensuring high-quality images and accurate records. The role emphasizes safety, patient care, and collaborative practice within a busy cancer center.

Responsibilities include image processing, PACS transfer, teaching of radiology staff, and ongoing quality assurance.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or eligibility
• Washington state radiologic technologist certification
• Completion of 40 hours mammography training
• Current BLS provider
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, on the phone, and in writing

Responsibilities

• Process and review mammography images ensuring correct positioning and technical factors.
• Transfer images to PACS and verify the action, review patient history and prior images.
• Instruct radiology students or new staff on departmental requirements and safety.
• Perform quality control checks and document results; communicate issues for corrective action.
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment, including inventory of linens and accessories.
• Coordinate and schedule examinations.

Skills

Clear communication

Independent worker

Patient handling

Education

ARRT certification

Washington Radiologic Technologist Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Mammography Technologist performs mammographic procedures across all clinical sites, including the mobile mammography van, according to department procedure manual utilizing correct anatomic positioning, selects correct technical factors that consistently produce high quality mammogram images while considering patient variation and minimizing radiation.

This is a .6 FTE that will work a variable schedule Monday thru Saturday.

Responsibilities

Information Processing & Image Review

• Manages electronic data, processes information (subtraction or other digital manipulation) for interpretation, reviews exam for proper positioning, technique, identification, and records required information
• Transfer images to PACS and verifies the action. Reviews the case, patient medical history, protocol, and prior images, using clinical judgement to ensure a successful outcome

Instruction

• Instructs radiology students and/or new staff according to clinical and department requirements; assists in the orientation of department and hospital personnel with emphasis on radiation safety

Maintenance & Safety Checks

• Performs visual maintenance and quality controls checks, records and reports results to appropriate personnel, identifies problems and communicates them to immediate supervisor, takes appropriate corrective action when necessary, and offers solutions as appropriate

Maintenance of Supplies

• Responsible for ensuring an adequate inventory of supplies, linens, and accessories

Exam Scheduling

• Coordinates and schedules examinations

Required

Qualifications

OR - American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists,

Degree or program that provides you the eligibility to attain certification or licensure

Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification

Completed 8 hours of training in using a mammographic modality (e.g., digital), before beginning to use that modality independently

Meets one of the following:

• A. If Qualified BEFORE April 28,1999, must be certified by:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT),
• OR - Licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in a state AND 40 hours of training in mammography
• B. If Qualified AFTER April 28,1999, must be certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists, or, Licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in a state. Additionally, completed 40 hours of training in mammography including training in breast anatomy and physiology, positioning and compression, QA/QC techniques, and imaging of patients with breast implants and completed 25 mammography examinations under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA-qualified individual
• C. If not registered, will become registered at first eligibility

• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross), and renewal required every two years.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
• Ability to assess patients' conditions and request assistance when necessary
• Ability to assist in the movement of patient to and from wheelchairs, carts and radiographic tables.

Preferred

• One year of mammography technologist experience preferred
• Proficient in email and word processing systems
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

The hourly pay range for this position is from $47.83 to $75.59 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This is a .6 FTE that will work a variable schedule Monday thru Saturday.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.

• Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.