Mammography Technologist - Viewmont Imaging - Full Time - Days

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mammography Technologist to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic breast imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with licensed practitioners. The position offers a generous sign-on bonus and full benefits from day one, including health, dental, and vision coverage. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive and innovative environment while advancing your career in radiologic technology. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required upon hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast imaging procedures and acquire data for diagnosis.
• Ensure patient safety and optimize imaging protocols.

Skills

Mammography

Radiologic Technology

Patient Care

Technical Imaging Protocols

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Tools

Imaging Equipment

Job description

Location: Geisinger Viewmont Imaging

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary:

$7,500 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This posting reflects an opening for a Mammo Technologist I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include Mammo Technologist II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Mammography Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation and multi-frequency sound waves for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A mammographer performs breast imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data, including mammographic and sonographic images needed for diagnosis, at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

Mammography Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of mammographic and sonographic breast imaging procedures. Mammography Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties:

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Imaging pathologic breast specimens as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing breast ultrasound procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing mammographic procedures per facility policy or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing or assisting with clinical breast examination.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) required upon hire.
• New graduates must obtain ARRT-R registry prior to first day of employment.
• Specialty: Certification by the ARRT in Mammography must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.