Mammography Technologist I: Irvine Breast Care & Imaging

Hoag • Irvine, CA

5d • $46 - $71

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs routine screening mammography examinations and obtains high-quality radiographs of excellent diagnostic quality to demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology while providing patients with maximum comfort and safety. The technologist explains the examination to patients, supports their safety, and uses appropriate procedure-related patient care and support devices for the patient’s age. The role also involves maintaining a calm environment for anxious patients, alerting a supervisor or other appropriate staff to potential problems or equipment malfunctions, and performing other duties as assigned.

The position is with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California. Hoag describes its mission as providing high-quality health care services through strategies that include quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit, and philanthropy.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher.
• Graduate of an ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program.
• California Radiologic Technologist Diagnostic Radiologic Technology license (CRTXR).
• California Radiologic Technologist Mammographic Radiologic Technology license (CRTMA), required by the date of hire.
• ARRT Radiography certification (RTR).
• AHA BLS certification.
• ARRT Mammography certification (RTM); if not already held, it must be obtained within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Six months to one year of experience is preferred; new graduates with a California Mammography License (CRT M) will also be considered.
• Knowledge of EMR systems and EPIC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine screening mammography examinations.
• Obtain high-quality radiographs of excellent diagnostic quality to demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology.
• Provide maximum comfort and safety to patients during examinations.
• Educate patients about the examination.
• Take measures to support patient safety and use procedure-related patient care and support devices appropriate for the patient's age.
• Alert the supervisor and/or appropriate staff to potential problems or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain a relaxed environment to calm anxious patients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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