Mammo Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Turlock, CA

6d • $46 - $61 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammo Tech operates radiation imaging equipment and performs radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images. The role assists radiologists and other physicians with imaging and invasive procedures, provides procedure-related patient care and education, and maintains procedure records and documentation. The position performs mammograms and bone density examinations. On-call hours may be inconvenient or unpleasant, and the technologist must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of being paged while on call.

Requirements

• Current California State Radiologic Technology license and certification through the Department of Health, Radiologic Health Section.
• Licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Fluoroscopy permit.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use applications for data entry and record maintenance.
• Ability to recognize life-threatening conditions and implement basic life-sustaining actions.
• Ability to position patients accurately for imaging and physically manipulate the body and apply accessories to produce the desired image.
• Ability to select technical factors and operate imaging equipment to produce a quality diagnostic image.
• Ability to use beam-restricting devices, patient shielding techniques, and proper screen-film combinations, and to assess and implement appropriate exposure factors to minimize radiation exposure.
• One year of Radiologic Technologist experience in two of the following modalities: CT, MRI, Specials, Ultrasound, or Nuclear Medicine.
• Must have mammogram experience.
• Must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of being paged while on call.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiation imaging equipment.
• Perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images.
• Assist radiologists and other physicians performing imaging and invasive procedures.
• Provide procedure-related patient care and education.
• Maintain records and documentation for procedures.
• Perform mammograms and bone density examinations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts
• Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed