Mamo Tech-Lodi-CA-14862-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in California seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic and screening mammograms, operate imaging equipment, and provide skilled clinical care with sound judgment.

Responsibilities include patient education, infection control, assisting radiologists with biopsies, and ensuring high-quality imaging and documentation. CA licensure and ARRT credentials are required; BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Educates patients regarding mammography procedures while promoting patient privacy and comfort.
• Follows infection control practices and safety guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic and screening mammograms as ordered.
• Prepares for and assists radiologist with complex procedures including breast biopsies.

Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality mammographic images for radiologist interpretation and completes all required documentation.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and communicates preparation instructions to care areas.
• Escalates questions or problems to senior staff for guidance and expert input.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient education

Infection control

Clinical judgment

Patient privacy

Education

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT-M certification

MRT (Mammographic Radiologic Technology)

Job description

Performs specialized mammography examinations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Operates specialized imaging equipment and performs all required mammography procedures while providing skilled clinical care through appropriate technical expertise and sound clinical judgment.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology: Required

Experience as a Mammography Technologist: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Radiologic Tech (RT) and Mammography Technologist: Required in CA

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Mammography (ARRT-M): Required in OR, Preferred in CA and HI

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Fluoroscopy license: Preferred in CA

Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required

Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required

Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT): Required

Essential Functions

Educates patients regarding mammography procedures while promoting patient privacy and comfort.

Follows infection control practices and safety guidelines.

Performs diagnostic and screening mammograms as ordered.

Prepares for and assists the Radiologist with complex mammography procedures, including breast biopsies.

Produces high-quality mammographic images for radiologist interpretation and completes all required documentation.

Obtains pertinent patient information and communicates patient preparation instructions to appropriate patient care areas.

Escalates questions, problems, and significant challenges to senior staff for guidance and subject matter expertise.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of associates and patients. All associates are required to receive applicable vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. By applying, candidates acknowledge that they have reviewed the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand their contents.