Mammography Tech

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Valleywise Health is hiring a Mammography Technologist to work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals and capture high-quality images that support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. The role is part of the Medical Imaging team, which operates imaging equipment for a wide range of exams. Valleywise Health is a Level One Trauma, Teaching Hospital and Safety Net Facility serving a diverse community. The position is based at Valleywise Health Medical Center, a Level One Trauma Center with advanced medical technology and amenities.

The technologist must provide age-appropriate patient care, understand growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and interpret information needed to address age-specific patient requirements in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The position requires effective English reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Hourly pay rate: $32.84–$48.44.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Radiography and/or completion of a certificate program in Radiography.
• At least one year of medical imaging experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Specialized training consisting of eight hours of tomosynthesis and eight hours of mammography digital imaging training, obtained through on-the-job or educational training.
• RT(R)(M) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent, and Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) licensure in radiography.
• Internal staff cross-training for mammography must apply for an Arizona student mammographer license and obtain a Supervising Radiologist Agreement signed by the Chair of Breast Radiology.
• Mammography certification must be obtained within one year of completed mammography training by meeting ARRT/MQSA post-primary requirements, including at least 40 contact hours of supervised mammography training; at least eight hours of training in each modality used (2D and/or 3D); documentation of 25 supervised mammograms; performance of 75 mammograms on patients; and 16 hours of structured education.
• A BLS card from an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center is required within three months.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed affidavit at hire; must complete the fingerprint clearance card application within seven days of hire and present the actual card within 90 days of applying.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate patient care, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and the ability to assess patient-status data and determine age-specific needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of mammography experience or mammography certification with ARRT or equivalent within one year of completing mammography training.
• A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center; the card is preferred but must be obtained within three months.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality mammography images to facilitate accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served by the unit.
• Assess information reflective of patient status and identify care requirements relative to patients’ age-specific needs.
• Follow the unit’s departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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