Mammography Technologist, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography in an outpatient setting. You will educate patients and families on breast imaging and participate in prevention and early detection of breast disease.

The role requires current CRT and CMT licenses and ARRT mammography certification. Ideal candidates have strong technical and communication skills, familiarity with MQSA regulations, and the ability to work effectively with

Qualifications

• Current CRT and CMT license and ARRT mammography certification; BCLS valid.
• 8.0 Category A CEUs in digital mammography; tomosynthesis CME hours.
• Strong technical knowledge of breast imaging and MQSA regulations.
• Ability to educate patients and collaborate with staff and physicians.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and radiology workflows.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography in an outpatient setting.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding breast imaging.
• Support prevention and early detection of breast disease.
• Work effectively with staff, physicians and management.
• Maintain MQSA compliance and documentation.

Skills

Technical & positioning

MQSA regulations

Team collaboration

Digital mammography experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer basics

Education

CRT and CMT license

ARRT mammography certification

BCLS certification

8.0 Category A CEUs

8.0 hours Breast Tomosynthesis CME

Job description

This position performs screening and diagnostic mammography in an outpatient setting. Provides education to patients and families regarding breast imaging; prevention and early detection of breast disease.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Excellent technical and positioning skills including sound clinical knowledge of breast disease.
• Understanding of related MQSA mandates and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, physicians and management.
• Prior digital mammography experience preferred
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills

Required Experience

Required:

• Current CRT and CMT license.
• Current ARRT certification for mammography or obtain within 18 months of hire.
• Current BCLS certification.
• 8.0 Category A digital mammography CEU’s.
• 8.0 hours of Breast Digital Tomosynthesis

Preferred:

• Prior experience imaging with tomosytheiss and/or obtained initial tomosythesis CME qualifications

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.
Salary
54.06-54.06
Shift
Evening
Zip Code
90606