Mammography Technologist (Per Diem, Variable Shift)

Adventist Health • Reedley, CA

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About The Position

Adventist Health Reedley is a 49-bed acute care hospital with 60 clinics serving 27 rural communities in California’s Central Valley. The Mammography Technologist performs specialized breast examinations to assist in diagnosing and treating breast disease. The role performs required departmental procedures while operating specialized equipment and provides skilled clinical care using appropriate technical and decision-making skills.

This is a per-diem position with a variable shift. The technologist educates patients about examinations while supporting privacy and comfort, follows infection-control and safety guidelines, performs ordered screening and diagnostic mammograms, and prepares for and assists the Radiologist with complex mammography examinations, including breast biopsies. The technologist produces high-quality images for radiologist evaluation, documents procedures, obtains relevant patient information, and communicates preparation instructions to patient-care areas. Questions, problems, and significant challenges are escalated to more senior staff. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Employment is subject to required vaccinations, with medical and religious exemptions potentially available. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Radiologic Tech (RT) and Mammography Technologist credentials required in California.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy required.
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT) certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Mammography (ARRT-M) preferred in California; required in Oregon.
• Fluoroscopy license preferred in California.
• Venipuncture certification preferred in California.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients about examinations while promoting privacy and comfort.
• Follow infection-control and safety guidelines.
• Perform diagnostic or screening mammograms as ordered.
• Prepare for and assist the Radiologist with intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies.
• Produce high-quality films for radiologist evaluation and complete appropriate documentation.
• Obtain pertinent patient information and provide patient-preparation instructions to patient-care areas.
• Escalate questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject-matter expertise.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree