Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech)

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program for team members

Retirement matching up to 5%

Mental health support sessions

Individual development planning opportunities

State-of-the-art medical facilities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northern Virginia is seeking a Mammography Technologist for their outreach bus and community health operations. The role involves assisting in medical examinations, ensuring patient safety through effective use of radiologic techniques, and contributing to department initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess relevant educational qualifications and ARRT certification.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Must obtain Mammography Certification within one year.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by following standard department protocols.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical problems and takes appropriate action.
• Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Protection

Technical Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiography

Job description

United States
Falls Church, VA, United States

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Job Description

Inova Centralized Personalized Health is looking for a dedicated Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) to join the team on the Inova Community Outreach Bus. This role will be a Full-time shift Monday- Friday, every other weekend. When not on the bus, you will work at Inova Centralized Personalized Health.

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 a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• 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.
• Career Development:Individual Development Planning that focuses on supporting team member aspirations.
• State-of-the-Art Medical and Training Facilities
• Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcomes.
• Participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiatives, in-services, meetings, and community programs.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of intravenous medications, heparin locks, and central line usage as they pertain to Mammography.
• Demonstrates the effective use of radiation protection procedures with culmination devices and protective shielding.
• Work Schedule:Full-time
• 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
• Experience: Prior experience as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist and/or Mammography Technologist in a hospital/healthcare environment, preferred.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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 receiveconsideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity orexpression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (includingchildbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.