Mammography Technologist: $5K SIGNING BONUS

Bellingham Advanced Medical Imaging, LLC.; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellingham Advanced Medical Imaging, LLC. is seeking a Mammography Technologist in Mount Vernon, WA. The role supports radiologists in screening, diagnostic, and interventional mammography while maintaining patient comfort and safety throughout each procedure.

You will ensure proper documentation, PACS uploads, and adherence to site protocols, with a strong emphasis on radiation safety and patient communication. A full-time day shift is available with a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a certified radiology technologist program required.
• Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification required.
• Current ARRT certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS required.
• Minimum 2-year Mammography clinical experience preferred.
• Recent mammography biopsy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule: Tue–Thu 7am–5:30pm, Fri 8am–6:30pm.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and related procedures.
• Provide radiation protection for patients and staff.
• Explain procedures and obtain consent.
• Maintain patient comfort and safety; ensure timely PACS uploads.
• Communicate schedule changes to front desk staff.
• Maintain equipment and perform decontamination.
• Attend department meetings and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

PACS proficiency

Data entry

Scheduling coordination

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified radiology technologist program

Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification

ARRT certification

AHA Healthcare Provider BLS

2-year mammography experience

Tools

PACS

Microsoft Office Suite

Company intranet

Organization-wide software

Job description

Mammography Technologist: $5K SIGNING BONUS# Mammography Technologist: $5K SIGNING BONUSMount Vernon, WA 98274## OverviewSalary Range$40.00 - $50.48 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDay## Description**Position Summary:**Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for assisting radiologists in performing mammography screening, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additional responsibilities include providing procedure-related patient care and education, maintaining records and documentation of procedures, and ensuring the safety and comfort of all patients, operators, staff and visitors. This position will require someone who can work effectively independently, as well as part of a team.**Principal Duties & Responsibilities:*** Schedule: Tues-Thu 7am-5:30pm, Fri 8am-6:30pm* Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site radiologist.* Provide proper radiation protection for patient and staff.* Complete and sign patient screening forms and appropriately explain procedures to the patient.* Obtain necessary consent from patients before conducting procedures.* Maintain patient care, comfort and safety during exams.* Ensure images and documentation are put into PACS in a timely manner.* Communicate with front desk staff any changes that may alter patient schedule flow.* Provide optimal customer service and patient care, while utilizing AIDET service principles in all encounters.* Perform equipment quality checks and troubleshoot problems; call for service and notify appropriate management when necessary.* Maintain equipment service manual, delivery schedule and all related statistics.* Maintain and clean all equipment in accordance with required decontamination procedures.* Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings.* Comply with all company, department and location specific policies, procedures and mandatory learning requirements.* Perform other duties as assigned by radiologist and management.## Qualifications**Required Education, Training & Experience:*** High school diploma or equivalent required.* Successful completion of a certified radiology technologist program required.* Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification required.* Current ARRT certification.* Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS required.* Minimum 2-year Mammography clinical experience preferred.* Recent experience in mammography procedures and biopsies a plus. Recent mammography biopsy assistance experience preferred.* Must keep current in radiology CEUs.**Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** Detailed knowledge of current Mammography scanning protocols and procedures.* Proficient in: + PACS; + Microsoft Office Suite applications; + Accessing and navigating company intranet for forms, policies and procedures; + Accessing and entering data on organization-wide software; + And accessing and using internet resources when required in order to perform job duties.* Excellent communication skills.* Ability to communicate findings to reading radiologist and interact in a positive and professional manner with patients and their family members.* Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, co-workers, patients and their families.* Ability to maintain patience and tact when interacting with hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, visitors, etc.* Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position.