Tech, Mammography

Kaiser Permanente; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente Georgia in Duluth is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammography, review patient history, and transmit images and reports to physicians.

Required are ARRT Mammography Certification, Radiologic Technologist Certification, and BLS at hire, with a minimum of 1 year as a Mammographer. The role is full‑time, onsite, with a 2:00 PM–11:00 PM schedule, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Mammographer.
• Active ARRT Mammography Certification and Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• BLS certification required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of mammography procedures with focus on patient care and safety.
• Document patient history, communicate with interpreting physicians, and ensure image quality.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical judgment

Analytical data use

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT Mammography Certification

Radiologic Technologist Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist will perform a variety of screening, diagnostic in a safe and efficient manner; review and transmit images and reports to appropriate physicians.

Essential Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Performs a variety of mammography procedures. Documents patient assessment and history. Provides patient education. Applies the professions code of ethics in all aspects of practice and is competent in all relative skills for a Mammographer. Complies with all governing regulations. Escalates all unusual (not typical) situations to the supervisor in a timely manner. Troubleshoots and manages equipment concerns to include engaging service vendor. Stocks and cleans exam rooms/work areas. Other duties as assigned.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year as a Mammographer.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist
• Radiologic Technologist Certification
• Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated collaborative/team oriented work style.
• Demonstrated strong clinical knowledge base and judgment, preferably in ambulatory care setting.
• Ability to analyze, integrate, and use quantitative data/information in making business decisions and problem solving.
• Understanding of the Kaiser Permanentes core values and service model.
• Demonstration of good judgment, organizational skills and professionalism.
• General knowledge of EH&S, OSHA, MQSA, ACR, Radiation Safety and Protection.
• General knowledge of policies and procedures for the delivery of healthcare services.
• Computer Skills; Microsoft Office.
• Complete a Customer Service Assessment.
• Customer service aptitude demonstrated through Customer Service Assessment.
• Ability to complete patient documentation (written/electronic) to effectively communicate with the interpreting physician.
• Ability to work effectively within the role independently and with other team members.
• Understands and uses correct exposure factors, compression and angulation to produce quality images.
• Documentation of 40 hours of mammography if training done after 4/28/1999 or if mammography training was done before 4/28/1999, (2) signed and filled out Attestation forms for mammography
• Proof of 200 Mammograms done in last 2 years, needs to be on the facilities letterhead with signature of certifying official
• Proof of 15 mammography specific, (Category A) continuing education units completed within the last 36 months
• New Section I ACR form (2-sided copy that needs to be completed) Please note that a separate request will be made for this form when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years as a Radiologic tech.

Primary Location: Georgia,Duluth,Gwinnett Medical Offices I

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day

Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Working Hours Start: 02:00 PM

Working Hours End: 11:00 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GTC|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: Gwinn Comprehensive Med Center - Mammography - 2808

Pay Range: $38.27 - $49.84 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.