Mammography Technologist

11600 Alta View Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

4 x 10 hour shifts

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams, partnering with radiologists and clinicians to ensure high-quality imaging in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have ARRT certification, BLS, and a graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program; new grads are welcome.

This full-time role offers 4 x 10-hour shifts, a $2,500 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT Rad Tech license in state of practice (if applicable).
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in clinical and technical functions.
• Prepares patient for exam and verifies identity and orders.
• Performs mammography exams including stereotactic biopsies and clip placements.

Skills

Mammography

Biopsies

Patient Identification

Radiation Protection

Following Protocols

Image Evaluation

Emergency Response

Effective Communication

Task Prioritization

Documentations

Recordkeeping

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT Radiologic Technologist license (if applicable)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Eligible: Yes

Schedule / Shift Details: 4 x 10 hr shifts; Monday - Friday 7a - 5:30p; rotating Saturdays as needed

Unit / Location(s): Alta View Hospital, Riverton Hospital, LDS Hospital, IMC

Additional Details: $2,500 sign on bonus for eligible candidates

Open to new Mammography grads

Essential Functions

Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions

Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam

Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.

Demonstrates positioning competency.

Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.

Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.

Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.

Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.

Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, record patient information, procedures performed and any adverse reactions.

Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

Mammography

Biopsies

Patient Identification

Radiation Protection

Following Protocols

Image Evaluation

Emergency Response

Effective Communication

Task Prioritization

Documentations

Recordkeeping

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology

Licenses and Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Rad Tech license in state of practice (if applicable).

Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross-train in mammography

Experience

Experience in Imaging (preferred)

Experience in Mammography (preferred)

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.

Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.

Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.

Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time.

Location

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital

Work City: Sandy

Work State: Utah

Pay and Benefits

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.60 - $54.93

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