Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center; Vermont; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health - UVM Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Mammography Technologist to support the radiology department. The role requires up-to-date mammography skills, ARRT certification, and Vermont license eligibility, with duties including exams on all equipment and weekly QC.

The position may involve weekend, holiday, and on-call coverage to ensure staffing and patient access, with supervision by Radiologist and Chief Technologist.

Qualifications

• Graduate of CAHEA/JERCT approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certified and Vermont license or license eligible.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Radiology technologist and completion of all radiology competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams and routine/diagnostic radiography.
• Conduct weekly quality control on mammography machines per FDA/ACR.
• Assist in training staff and students as needed.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and on call duties as assigned.

Skills

Mammography proficiency

Education

CAHEA/JERCT accredited program

ARRT certified

Vermont license or eligible

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.