Mammography Technologist - PRN, Community Clinics

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in breast imaging to provide direct patient care and support for breast imaging procedures. The role may involve ultrasound-guided or stereotactic biopsies under state law, with emphasis on safety, patient comfort, and high-quality imaging.

Responsibilities include educating patients, adhering to imaging guidelines, contributing to quality improvement, and training new mammography technologists.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to patient populations.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies and document procedures clearly.

Responsibilities

• Performs breast imaging procedures using ionizing and non-ionizing equipment; may assist in ultrasound-guided or stereotactic biopsies.
• Adheres to ACR imaging guidelines to achieve optimal radiographs.
• Educates patients about procedures and maintains a safe, comfortable environment.
• Communicates breast cancer risks and imaging information to patients.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities and documentation.
• Collects and documents patient information accurately and timely; assists in follow-up.
• Trains new mammography technologists in imaging techniques and quality improvement.
• Identifies and helps rectify equipment problems; inventories supplies.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient care

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Breast imaging knowledge

Tools

Imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Overview

This position functions as a specialist in various areas of breast imaging. This position provides direct patient care and may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs various breast imaging procedures with the use of ionizing and non-ionizing equipment, and may perform or assist in performing Ultrasound guided or Stereotactic breast biopsies.
• Complies with ACR imaging guidelines to produce optimum radiographs.
• Educates patients regarding their procedure and maintains a safe, comfortable, supportive environment for the patient throughout the exam.
• Communicates educational information to patients about breast cancer risks and breast imaging information.
• Participates in and is responsible for designated aspects of departmental and procedural quality improvement.
• Collects and documents patient information accurately and in a timely manner, and assists in patient follow-up.
• Trains new and student mammography technologists to expected performance levels in breast Imaging techniques and quality improvement.
• Identifies and assists in rectifying equipment problems.
• Inventories supplies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies over breast imaging services, including assisting with quality control and strict documentation on equipment and services and effectively communicating with patients regarding their procedure and concerns, establishing an understanding, and safely completing a quality exam.

Qualifications

Licenses Required

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist for Mammography, R.T. (M) (ARRT).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Preferred (Qualifications)

• Stereotactic breast biopsy experience.
• Three (3) years of experience in breast imaging.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care.

Physical Requirements

Pulling and/or Pushing, Sitting, Standing, Walking