Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

ACHE; Winooski (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

ACHE is seeking a Mammography Technologist for per diem coverage in Vermont. The role requires proficiency in diagnostic and routine mammography, radiographic procedures as directed, and weekly QC on mammography units.

Candidates must be ARRT certified and licensed or eligible in Vermont, have at least 1 year of radiology experience, and be willing to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as assigned; training others may be required.

Qualifications

• Per diem role with no set hours and on-call responsibilities.
• Proficiency in routine and diagnostic mammography exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly quality control on mammography machines as required by FDA/ACR.
• May perform other radiographic procedures under Radiologist direction.
• Assist training of personnel and students as needed.
• Work weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology approved by CAHEA/JERCT

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.