Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA

1d • $66 - $83

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist organizes effective orientation and training of clinical staff, facilitates professional relationships with physician user groups and other customers and patients of the medical center, and performs mammographic exams and related diagnostic procedures requiring advanced skills. This is a per diem/casual position with an eight-hour day shift, variable days, and Saturday weekend requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent education/experience; equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
• ARRT Radiography certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• RHM-Radiology Mammography certification.
• Excellent knowledge of mammography, sterile technique, and basic patient monitoring.
• Understanding of supplies used for core biopsy, localizations, and other related procedures.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of related experience and/or training.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Responsibilities

• Organize effective orientation and training of clinical staff.
• Facilitate effective professional relationships with physician user groups, other customers, and patients of the medical center.
• Perform mammographic exams and other related diagnostic procedures requiring advanced skills.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree