Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech)

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia seeks a full-time Mammography Technologist to deliver high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have an accredited radiography degree and ARRT certification. Responsibilities include ensuring safety in radiology operations and maintaining equipment standards. Benefits include healthcare coverage, retirement matching, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Must obtain Mammography Certification within one year upon acceptance.
• Basic Life Support certification upon start.

Responsibilities

• Administers sound patient care practices per department policies.
• Ensures efficient departmental operations.
• Demonstrates radiation protection for patients and staff.
• Maintains equipment and work areas safely.
• Provides clinical services according to standards.
• Performs exams as per MQSA requirements.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care practices

Radiation protection

Clinical services

Departmental operations

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiography

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5pm. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and more.

Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech)

Job Responsibilities

• The Mammography Technologist administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients.
• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
• Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and team members.
• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards while acting as a resource to radiology students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.
• Per MQSA requirement, the mammography technologist must perform 200 exams every 24 months and if necessary, requalify with 25 directly supervised exams and 175 exams performed within six months.
• May perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiography.
• License: Must be certified by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain Mammography Certification within one year upon acceptance of the offer.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start.