Mammography Technologist

Sentara Health•Woodbridge, VA

7d•$40 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring a Mammography Technologist in Northern Virginia for a full-time day-shift role in Woodbridge, Virginia. The position conducts general screening and diagnostic mammography and/or bone densitometry imaging studies. Depending on demonstrated competency and within the role’s scope, the technologist may also perform breast ultrasound or interventional procedures under the direction of a qualified physician. The technologist positions patients to demonstrate the correct anatomy or pathology; operates radiation-producing equipment and electronic radiology systems; prepares the patient room, equipment, and medications; maintains adequate supply inventory; explains examinations and procedures to patients; and completes departmental documentation. Sentara is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system with more than 29,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and a health plans division serving over 900,000 members. The organization says it is nationally recognized for clinical quality and safety and focuses on innovation and creating an extraordinary healthcare experience. Sentara is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free environment.

Requirements

Graduate of a trade school in Radiologic Technology.
ARRT Mammography certification.
ARRT registration, or be a registry-eligible graduate in lieu of ARRT registration; registry must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Conduct general screening and diagnostic mammography and/or bone densitometry imaging studies.
Perform breast ultrasound or interventional procedures within demonstrated competency and scope, under the direction of a qualified physician.
Position patients to demonstrate the correct anatomy or pathology.
Operate radiation-producing equipment and electronic radiology systems.
Prepare the patient room, equipment, and medications.
Maintain adequate supply inventory.
Explain examinations and procedures to patients.
Complete departmental documentation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave, including vacation and holidays.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student debt pay down of $10,000; the posting also invites applicants to ask about the Student Debt Program.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
Career advancement opportunities and work perks.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates.