Mammography Technologist

Optum; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their innovative team. This role focuses on operating radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images while ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will play a crucial part in the early detection of breast cancer, working in a supportive environment that values health equity and quality care. With a commitment to professional development and a culture of caring, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients. Join a team that is redefining health care and helping millions live healthier lives.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved school.
• Current Oregon license in Diagnostic Radiography required.
• 1+ years of mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for breast tumors.
• Position patients and adjust equipment for optimal imaging.
• Ensure equipment functionality and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Mammography

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Education

Radiologic Technology Training

ARRT Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Epic

PACS

Job description

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

Role Description

By operating radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic X-ray images as directed by physicians and performing routine diagnostic procedures, the Mammography Technologist serves the patient, physician and other support staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors
• Position patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Move x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Select length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis
• Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff
• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required radiological equipment
• Examine radiologic images for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and distortion
• Process radiographic images and send to PACS. Process routine paperwork. Maintain X-ray storage and filing
• Ensure equipment is in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
• Maintain strictest confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

Role Description

By operating radiologic equipment to make clinical diagnostic X-ray images as directed by physicians and performing routine diagnostic procedures, the Mammography Technologist serves the patient, physician and other support staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Specialize in production of screening and diagnostic x-rays for detection of breast tumors
• Position patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician. Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Move x-ray equipment into specified position and adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance, based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Select length and intensity for radiation exposure by adjusting equipment on individual patient basis
• Practice radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors, to minimize radiation to patient and staff
• Follow prescribed safety standards in operating all required radiological equipment
• Examine radiologic images for properties such as density and contrast, definition, magnification and distortion
• Process radiographic images and send to PACS. Process routine paperwork. Maintain X-ray storage and filing
• Ensure equipment is in working order. Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations
• Maintain strictest confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training in an AMA approved (2-year) school and meets the requirements for registry by the ARRT
• Current Oregon license in Diagnostic Radiography
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Current healthcare level CPR/BLS certification
• 1+ years of mammography experience

Preferred Qualification:

• Epic and PACS experience

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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