Mammography Technologist, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a full-time, variable shift. The role involves quality breast imaging in accordance with MQSA and ACR guidelines, with emphasis on proper positioning and patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

Required: BCLS, ARRT (R), CRT (R) and (M) and prior mammography experience. EOE M/F/D/V. Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Cross sectional anatomy knowledge and patient assessment required.
• Ability to work independently with accurate positioning and imaging.
• ARRT and CRT credentials are required for mammography practice.
• Prior mammography experience is necessary; ARRT (M) preferred.

Skills

Cross Sectional Anatomy

Basic patient care

Ability to work independently

Excellent guest relations

Organized

Education

BCLS

ARRT (R)

CRT (R) and (M)

Previous mammography experience

Job description

Mammography Technologist, Full Time, Variable Shift

A Mammography technologist performs quality breast imaging procedures at the request of a licensed independent practitioner. Mammography technologists follow the MQSA and ACR guidelines and proper positioning and use appropriate positioning protocols. Mammography technologists play a critical role in the delivery of health services in an acute care hospital environment while providing patient centric care at all times. A mammography technologist is expected to exercise independent professional and ethical judgment at all times.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Required Skills

• Cross Sectional Anatomy
• Basic patient care and assessment
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent guest relations skills
• Organized

Required Experience

Required:

• BCLS
• ARRT (R)
• CRT (R) and (M)
• Previous mammography experience

Preferred:

• ARRT (M)
• Certificate from a Mammography program
• Previous mammography experience 2-5 years

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V