Mammography Technologist - North East Regional Float- Full Time - Days

Baylor Scott & White Health; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Mammography Technologist I to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. Candidates must have a radiologic technology background and relevant certifications. The role includes patient care, technical imaging, and adherence to safety protocols. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary package are offered.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related work experience required.
• Basic Life Support Certification and ARRT Mammography Technologist certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast imaging procedures and analyze data for diagnosis.
• Prepare and administer medications related to imaging.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Technical Imaging Skills

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Job Summary Northeast Regional float - Wilkes-Barre / Scranton areas.$15,00 Sign on bonus for eligible applicants! This position also offers a $6/per hour premium on top of the base pay rate. This posting reflects an opening for a Mammo Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include Mammo Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.Mammography Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation and multi-frequency sound waves for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A mammographer performs breast imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data, including mammographic and sonographic images needed for diagnosis, at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner. Mammography Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of mammographic and sonographic breast imaging procedures. Mammography Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.
Job Duties

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Imaging pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing or assisting with clinical breast examination.
• Demonstrates commitment to department and organizational priorities.
• Fully proficient in all assigned routine and complex job duties.
• Participates in modality quality or process improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position

Position Details

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)

Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)
Experience Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Mammography Technologist RT(R)(M) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.