Mammography Technologist and Quality Educator

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth in Aurora, CO seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in Mammography to oversee image quality, train staff, and perform mammography scans. The role is full-time, on-site, with standard day shift and hourly pay dependent on experience.

Qualified candidates are RTs with Mammography certification (ARRT) and 3 years of modality-specific experience. BLS is required before start date, with robust regulatory and quality responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered RT and Mammography (M) certification by ARRT.
• 3 years of experience in the specific modality.
• BLS certification current through start date; renewals by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates regulatory and organizational compliance. Implements scanning equipment protocols to maintain image management and quality.
• Performs mammography scans; obtains patient history, explains procedures and scheduling. Maintains training and staff competencies to meet quality/regulatory requirements and monitor training.
• Reviews policies and guidelines. Creates patient care forms. Recommends opportunities for performance improvement.
• Provides reports from clinical databases. Interprets data for physicians and staff.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program

Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) with Mammography (M) certification by ARRT

BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion: Aurora, CO

Department: Radiology Mammography

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $42.01 - $58.82 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary

Oversees image quality and process for mammography scanning. Trains staff on quality and compliance. Performs Radiology scans per scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates regulatory and organizational compliance. Implements protocols on scanning equipment, to maintain image management and quality.
• Performs mammography scans; obtains patient history, explains procedures and does scheduling. Maintains training and staff competencies to meet quality and regulatory requirements. Monitors ongoing training. Completes special projects to implement solutions for clinical operations.
• Participates in reviewing policies and guidelines. Creates patient care forms. Recommends opportunities for performance improvement.
• Provides reports from clinical databases. Provides interpretation of data for physicians and staff.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 3 years of experience in specific modality.
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire. All renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
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Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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