Mammography Technologist I- PRN

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Mammography Technologist I for a PRN/intermittent role in the Radiology Mammography department. Under the direction of a radiologist, the technologist performs screening and diagnostic mammograms at a technical level that does not require constant supervision. The role involves technical imaging procedures using ionizing radiation and requires prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and commitment to patient safety. The technologist also assists radiologists with interventional breast procedures to support diagnosis. The position performs breast imaging, documents examination and patient information in Epic, maintains digital equipment quality-control records, prepares materials for radiologist review, and assists with pathology-result management and follow-up. Additional duties include scheduling breast diagnostic studies, managing supplies, and keeping the work area and equipment clean and orderly. The role is designated PRN/intermittent and has a day shift. Salary is $35.47–$53.21 per hour.

Requirements

Post-high-school diploma or certificate program.
Required BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Required ARRT Radiography (RTR-RT) registration.
Required ARRT Mammography (RTM-RT) registration, or a Colorado provisional mammography license from CDPHE.
Required completion of initial Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) qualifications.
Knowledge of operating digital mammography equipment and related technology.
Competency in performing screening and diagnostic mammograms.
Knowledge of age-specific patient care needs.
Effective interpersonal skills for productive communication and collaboration.
Competency in interpreting physician orders for screening and diagnostic mammograms, interventional breast procedures, and breast ultrasound imaging.
Ability to use prudent judgment when selecting and configuring equipment settings to account for patient physiological variations.
Ability to consistently produce quality breast-region images.

Nice To Haves

One year of professional work experience performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians.
Assist radiologists with interventional procedures, including breast biopsies and needle localizations; prepare for procedures and provide post-procedure patient care, including breast compression, retrieving ice, and delivering biopsy specimens to the laboratory.
Maintain examination records and other pertinent patient information in Epic.
Perform daily quality-control and quality-assurance processes on digital equipment and conduct a weekly phantom image test.
Assemble order requisitions, patient history sheets, and comparison films when relevant for radiologist review within 30 minutes of exam completion.
Manage pathology-result processes as directed, including printing reports, checking scheduling, entering results in Epic, referring abnormal results, educating patients about scheduled procedures, discussing biopsy results with patients, preparing for breast conference, updating procedure records, checking and documenting patient status, notifying primary care providers and other care providers, and reminding radiologists to addend interpretations.
Use Epic to schedule breast diagnostic studies.
Order, stock, and check inventory of medical supplies used for general radiographic examinations.
Maintain a clean, orderly work environment by wiping examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing or disinfecting general radiographic equipment.

Benefits

Social Security replacement retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
Community resource navigation support.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on large brands and travel.
Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
Tuition assistance.
Career advancement pathways.
Professional development.
Loan forgiveness eligibility.
Employer contributions.
Nationally recognized well-being programs.