Job Description

Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:

The Mammography Technologist performs radiographic procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic images for breast tissue examination. This role requires independent judgment, ensuring patient safety while operating complex mammographic equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation as per regulatory standards. Additional responsibilities include educating patients about breast health and keeping up-to-date with advancements in mammography techniques.

Job Description:

The Mammography Technologist performs radiographic mammography procedures which produce high quality diagnostic films for use in the detection of breast tissue abnormalities. This position works on a level not requiring constant supervision and performs a variety of procedures that require independent judgment, creativity, and initiative.

Job Essentials

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.
• Demonstrates positioning competency.
• Knowledgeable regarding breast self-examinations via answering questions and providing written materials to patients.
• Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.
• Appropriately uses equipment, maneuvers the unit, and selects techniques to produce diagnostic images.
• Appropriately uses radiation protection to ensure the safety of patients and staff and meets all ALARA program requirements.
• Keeps current on new procedures and equipment so skills remain at a high level.
• Maintain records required by JCAHO and the Utah State Bureau of Radiation Control.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.

Shift Details

• Part time (20 hours)
• 10 hour shifts
• work shift is days and occasional Saturdays.

Minimum Qualifications

• ARRT registration. (Mammo)
• Current Rad Tech license in the state of practice (not required in Idaho).
• Must meet and maintain mammography specific ACR & FDA/MQSA requirements.
• Must meet and maintain the ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Imaging or Mammography.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.

Location:

Intermountain Health McKay-Dee Hospital

Work City:

Ogden

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$34.06 - $52.55

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Keywords:

Mammography, Radiologic Technologist, Breast Imaging, Healthcare, Patient Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Safety, Medical Procedures, Patient Education, Mammo Certification

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Shift work, Saturday,

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