Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech)

Inova Health System; West Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader seeks a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their innovative team. This full-time role involves working on the Inova Community Outreach Bus and at the Inova Centralized Personalized Health facility. The ideal candidate will assist physicians in performing mammography exams, demonstrate clinical problem-solving skills, and ensure patient safety through effective radiation protection procedures. With a commitment to team member health and development, this organization offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness Program

Retirement Matching

Mental Health Support

Career Development Opportunities

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Qualifications

• Must be certified by ARRT as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Obtain Mammography Certification within one year upon acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician in performing various examinations using standard protocols.
• Recognize clinical problems and take appropriate action.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and community programs.

Skills

Mammography Techniques

Radiation Protection Procedures

Clinical Problem Recognition

Intravenous Medications Knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiography

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

Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) Job Responsibilities:

• 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.

Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) Additional Requirements:

• 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.