Travel Mammography Tech - $2,401 per week

TotalMed Allied; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Mammography Technologist for an assignment in Las Cruces, NM. The role requires 1 year of Mammo Tech experience, ARRT (M) certification, and BLS, with duties including operating the mammography unit and ensuring image quality for radiologist interpretation.

Responsibilities include patient identification, imaging procedures, developing and routing images, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Mammo Tech experience required.
• ARRT (M) national certification and BLS.
• State licensing as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mammography unit and ensure images are accurate for interpretation.
• Confirm patient identity, explain procedures, and provide comfort.
• Develop and review mammograms; forward to radiologist for interpretation.
• Maintain patient records and use PACS for image management.

Skills

Mammography

Patient care

Radiology safety

Education

ARRT (M) Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Mammography Technologist for a travel job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Las Cruces, NM. The right Mammo Tech should have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As a Mammo Tech, you will be responsible for the use of a mammography unit and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation.

Tasks

As a Mammo Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as required
• Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
• Conduct mammography study and maintain production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures, determining necessary adjustments for optimum results
• Develop mammograms, observe mammogram results, retake mammograms as required, and forward completed studies to radiologist for interpretation
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (M) National Certification with registration in mammography, and state-specific licensing when required.

Mammo Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Mammo Techs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: ARRT (M), BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1486310. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Mammo Technologist - Mammo Tech RAD - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1