Mammography Tech Pool

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

68d • $43

About The Position

At Valleywise Health, our goal is to create a healthier, happier valley for all-and we're always searching for passionate people to join our team. As a Mammography Technologist in the Mammography Department you will work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission "To provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time." Valleywise Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center which opened in 2024. If positively impacting your community while working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team dedicated to patient advocacy is your calling, APPLY NOW! Under the direction of a radiologist or a Director, this position will perform mammography procedures that do not require constant supervision. Coordinates all mammography activities, including daily workflow. Applies ionizing radiation for a radiologic diagnosis. Performs and documents quality control of mammography equipment. Performs all requirements as mandated by the MQSA. Assists in acquiring and maintaining all documents for state and federal mammography certification. Provides specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Correlates related patient data and applies physics principles to obtain optimal images for rendering a diagnosis. Hourly Pay Rate: $43.00 This is a POOL position.

Requirements

• Requires an Associate's Degree in Radiography and/or a completed certificate program in Radiography.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of medical imaging experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Requires specialized training that consists of eight (8) hours of tomosynthesis, and eight (8) hours of mammography digital imaging training obtained through either job training or educational training.
• Requires RT(R) (M) certification with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent and licensure by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) in radiography.
• For internal staff who are cross-training, the staff member must apply for the Arizona student mammographer license and obtain a signed Supervising Radiologist Agreement form, which must be signed by the Chair of Breast Radiology.
• Must obtain mammography certification within one year of completing training in Mammography by following the ARRT/MQSA post-primary requirements: Complete at least 40 contact hours of mammography training under the supervision of a qualified instructor, training must include but is not limited to: training in breast anatomy, physiology, positioning and compression, quality assurance/quality control techniques, imaging of patients with breast implants.
• At least 8 hours of training in each mammography modality to be used by the technologist in performing mammography exams (2D and/or 3D).
• Documentation of 25 supervised mammograms, required by the FDA.
• Perform 75 mammograms on patients.
• 16 hours structured education.
• A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for fingerprint clearance card.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's departmental policies and procedures.
• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer two (2) years of mammography experience or mammography certification with the ARRT or equivalent within one year of completed training in mammography.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography procedures without constant supervision
• Coordinate mammography activities, including daily workflow
• Apply ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis
• Perform and document quality control of mammography equipment
• Perform all requirements as mandated by the MQSA
• Assist in acquiring and maintaining documents for state and federal mammography certification
• Provide specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge
• Correlate related patient data and apply physics principles to obtain optimal images

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees