Mammography Technologist, Certified

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

19d

About The Position

This position functions as a specialist in various areas of breast imaging and provides direct patient care. The technologist may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to state law. University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization committed to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education.

Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a demanding environment.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies governing breast imaging services, including assisting with quality control, documenting equipment and services, communicating effectively with patients about procedures and concerns, establishing understanding, and safely completing quality exams.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system; the eCredential must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for Mammography, R.T. (M) (ARRT).
• Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Nice To Haves

• Stereotactic breast biopsy experience.
• Three years of experience in breast imaging.

Responsibilities

• Perform breast imaging procedures using ionizing and non-ionizing equipment, and perform or assist with ultrasound-guided or stereotactic breast biopsies as needed.
• Follow ACR imaging guidelines to produce optimum radiographs.
• Educate patients about procedures and maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment throughout exams.
• Provide patients with educational information about breast cancer risks and breast imaging.
• Participate in and take responsibility for designated aspects of departmental and procedural quality improvement.
• Collect and document patient information accurately and in a timely manner, and assist with patient follow-up.
• Train new and student mammography technologists to expected performance levels in breast imaging techniques and quality improvement.
• Identify and assist in rectifying equipment problems.
• Inventory supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed