Mammography Technologist I (PRN)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

99d • $32 - $49

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Mammography Technologist I (PRN) to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. As one primary component of this job, and under the direction of a radiologist, performs screening and diagnostic mammograms at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and a commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a mammography technologist. Another secondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist in performing interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinations in order to contribute to a diagnosis.

Requirements

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required.
• Less than 1 year of professional work experience in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures, preferred.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required.
• RTM-RT Mammography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required.
• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or Colorado Provisional Mammography License - Accreditation CDPHE Required.
• Initial Qualifications Completed - MQSA Mammography Quality Standards Act Required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography equipment and related technology.
• Competency in the performance of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.
• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.
• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound imaging.
• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.
• Ability to consistently produce quality images related to the breast region.

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians.
• Performs breast ultrasound procedures in a timely manner according to physicians’ order, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist direction.
• Effectively interacts with Denver Health’s PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities.
• Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, including breast biopsies and needle localizations.
• Maintains records of examinations and other pertinent information on patients within Epic.
• Performs QC/QA processes daily on digital equipment.
• Assembles order requisition, patient history sheet, and comparison films for radiologists’ review within 30 minutes of completion of exam.
• Performs duties related to the management of pathology results.
• Uses Epic to schedule breast diagnostic studies.
• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on medical supplies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment.

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree