Mammography Tech II

Sentara Health • Newport News, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Port Warwick in Newport News, VA, is currently hiring a Mammography Technologist for a Full Time, Day Shift. 15K Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates! Hours Monday – Friday: five/8-hour shifts per week The department is open from 6:30am - 5pm Shifts are staggered to start between 6:30am and 8:30am Saturdays: must be able to work an occasional Saturday from 7am-12:30pm Overview Perform and analyze all screening/diagnostic mammography procedures and/or bone densitometry. Perform all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies. Provide the best patient care and practice radiation safety standards at all times. Conducts general screening and diagnostic Mammography and /or Bone Densitometry imaging studies of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room/equipment/medications, and maintains adequate supply inventory. Explains examination and procedure to patient and completes departmental documentation. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy! Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Requirements

• Trade School Graduate - Radiologic Technology (Required)
• ARRT or ARDMS (Required)
• Must be ARRT (M) within 1 year of hire
• BLS
• 2 years or previous mammography experience (Required)

Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze all screening/diagnostic mammography procedures and/or bone densitometry.
• Perform all quality control and quality assurance standards as prescribed by all state, federal, and local agencies.
• Provide the best patient care and practice radiation safety standards at all times.
• Conducts general screening and diagnostic Mammography and /or Bone Densitometry imaging studies of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include: positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy/pathology, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room/equipment/medications, and maintains adequate supply inventory.
• Explains examination and procedure to patient and completes departmental documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree