Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

Vermont, Inc; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT is seeking a Per Diem Mammography Technologist to support uninterrupted patient access. You will perform mammography exams, participate in weekly quality control, and assist with training under supervision.

Applicants should have ARRT certification or be eligible, Vermont license, and at least 1 year of radiology experience. Weekend/holiday/on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Recent radiologic technology graduate with ARRT certification or eligibility and Vermont state license.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Radiology technologist.
• Experience performing mammography and quality control tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital mammography exams (routine and diagnostic) on all equipment.
• Conduct weekly QC of mammography machines per FDA/ACR.
• Assist training of staff and students under Radiologist supervision.

Skills

Mammography knowledge

Radiology procedures

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology

ARRT certification or eligible (state license)

Job description

at The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The status of this position is Per Diem, which means there are no "set" or committed hours. Coverage of a per diem employee ensures appropriate staffing levels during planned and unforeseen absences of staff and maintains patient access, keeping schedules and our services running smoothly.
The Mammography Technologist demonstrates progressive knowledge and sense of responsibility in the daily operations of the mammography area. They must have enough credits in digital mammography to perform exams on all equipment and be proficient in routine and diagnostic mammography exams. All technologists must perform weekly quality control on the mammography machines as required by the FDA and ACR. The Mammography Technologist may need to perform other radiographic procedures according to established practices and under the direction of a Radiologist, Supervisor and Chief Technologist. They need to pass a mammography competency before performing mammography exams and take the ARRT mammography boards within one year of starting in mammography. They need to assist in training other personnel and students as needed. The technologist may be required to work weekends, holidays, and on call duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JERCT. ARRT certified and Licensed or License eligible with the State of Vermont.
EXPERIENCE:
Has at least 1 year experience as a Radiology technologist and has successfully completed all Radiology competencies.

The University of Vermont Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.