Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

MultiCare Health System; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our Imaging/Radiology team. You will perform mammography procedures, ensure high-quality imaging, and collaborate with radiologists to support patient care.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, adherence to safety standards, and professional radiologic practice within a community-focused health system.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology in an AMA approved school.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Certified with the State of Washington Department of Health.
• Mammography Certification required, or eligible for certification; If eligible, must obtain certification within 6 months of hire into this job classification.
• Previous experience with electronic patient information systems and/or mammography tracking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as patient advocate and apply compassionate communications of procedures.
• Model excellence in professional radiologic practice.
• Accurately produce mammographic images per protocol, making appropriate technical adjustments for body size and habitus, age, and past medical history.
• Collaborate with the radiologist to perform all departmental special procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation safety principles for both patients and self and provide radiation protection when appropriate.

Skills

Radiologic experience

Mammography

Electronic health records

Education

AMA approved radiologic technology program

ARRT registered

Washington DOH certification

Mammography certification or eligible

Tools

Mammography tracking systems

Electronic patient information systems

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 0.01 Shift: Day Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

The Mammography Technologist is an excellent opportunity to work in collaboration with our skilled Imaging/Radiology team. In this role, you will perform a variety of radiological technical procedures specific to the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. You will work together with your team to ensure the most comprehensive and compassionate imaging care for MultiCare patients.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as patient advocate and apply compassionate communications of procedures
• You will model excellence in professional radiologic practice
• You will accurately produce mammographic images per protocol, making appropriate technical adjustments for body size and habitus, age, and past medical history
• Collaborate with the radiologist to perform all departmental special procedures
• You will demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation safety principles for both patients and self and provide radiation protection when appropriate

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology in an AMA approved school
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Certified with the State of Washington Department of Health
• Mammography Certification required, or eligible for certification; If eligible, must obtain certification within 6 months of hire into this job classification
• Previous experience with electronic patient information systems and/or mammography tracking systems preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

• Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
• Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. Belonging for all Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. Pacific Northwest lifestyle Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $42.35 - $69.98 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation.

If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.