TECHNGT, MAMMOGRAPHY

Kaiser Permanente; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide diagnostic mammography services with related clerical duties as needed. The role supports the KPNW mission and promotes team collaboration in patient care.

Responsibilities include image acquisition, processing, quality control, and coordination with physicians and staff. A high school diploma, ARRT Mammography certification, and state licensure are required, along with BLS within one month of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure: Washington Radiologic Technologist license required at hire or Oregon Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist license required at hire.
• ARRT Mammography Certification required at hire (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support within 1 month of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography procedures per department policies; include routine and biopsy/special procedures.
• Acquire and process images; assist patient transport; perform file work and receptions; provide quality control and troubleshoot equipment.
• Participate in on-call or standby schedule as required and other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary:

To provide diagnostic Mammography services to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform screening and diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served, to include: Routine, biopsy/special procedure examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Image acquisition and processing. Assist patient/transport.
• File work. Reception/computer. Quality control functions and troubleshoot equipment. Physician/staff communication. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required. (These percentages are representative for this position in the REGION. Specific percentages may change depending on work location). Other duties (as assigned).

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Certified Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire OR Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon) required at hire
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Additional Requirements:

• Proof of continuing education.
• Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
• Mandatory Infection Control education and training will occur on an annual basis.
• Knowledge and skills in Infection Control shall be evaluated annually on an oral or written basis per KPNW policy and/or requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year prior Mammography Tech work experience, preferably within the last three (3) years.
• Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
• Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field.