Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement match on first 5% contributions

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist. This full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, involves ensuring patient safety through sound care practices and maintaining departmental operations. Qualified candidates must have radiography education, ARRT certification, and must achieve Mammography Certification within a year. The role offers various benefits including tuition assistance and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Obtain Mammography Certification within one year upon acceptance of offer.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start.

Responsibilities

• Administers sound patient care practices according to hospital policies.
• Completes ancillary tasks for efficient departmental operations.
• Demonstrates radiation protection/safety as outlined in protocols.
• Maintains equipment and work areas in a safe condition.
• Provides clinical services according to radiology standards.
• Performs 200 exams every 24 months as per MQSA requirements.

Skills

Patient care practices

Radiation protection

Clinical services

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiography

Tools

ARRT Radiologic Technologist Certification

Mammography Certification within 1 year

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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.

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.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association upon start.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.