Mammography Technologist II

Denver Health • Denver, CO

2d • $34 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a motivated Mammography Technologist II 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. Department DH RADIOLOGY MAMMOGRAPHY PAV L Job Summary Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds at a technical level not requiring constant supervision but at the direction of a radiologist. 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 senior 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. Essential Functions: Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians. (45%) Performs ultrasound imaging studies in a timely manner according to physicians’ orders, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist’s directions. (20%) Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, (breast biopsies, needle localizations). Such assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression, retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory. (15%) Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. (5%) Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and prefetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities. (5%) Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%) Ensures that the Mammography department is appropriately equipped and maintained in a clean, safe, and hazard-free manner. (5%)

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Required
• 1-3 years in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered with Breast Sonography (BS) specialty Required
• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
• RTM-RT Mammography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required
• RTBS-RT Breast Sonography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required or BR - Breast Sonography ARDMS - ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Required
• Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography equipment and related technology.
• Competency in the performance of screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as interventional breast procedures.
• Knowledge in how to operate breast ultrasound equipment and related technology.
• 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 breast examinations.
• 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.
• General Computer Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians.
• Performs ultrasound imaging studies in a timely manner according to physicians’ orders, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist’s directions.
• Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, (breast biopsies, needle localizations). Such assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression, retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory.
• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers.
• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and prefetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations.
• Ensures that the Mammography department is appropriately equipped and maintained in a clean, safe, and hazard-free manner.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

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