Mammography Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Santa Cruz, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Radiologic Mammography Technologist with Dignity Health Medical Foundation, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you will perform patient care services in our outpatient clinics. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others and desire to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Success in this role means you: - Are responsible for the performance of mammographic imaging procedures - Maintain a clean organized and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management - You will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions - Apply a thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the order - Assist in preparing patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations and relay instructions from the radiologist to your patient or authorized person - Collect patient data documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist’s review

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent
• Completion of 40 hours of structured education in Mammography
• CA Basic Life Support certification
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper operation of and care of radiology diagnostic equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiation safety
• Medical terminology
• Familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience as a Radiologic/Mammography Technologist
• Six (6) months experience in an outpatient environment
• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic imaging procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
• Perform patient care services that support the physician/provider's practice under the supervision of radiologists, other licensed staff, and management
• Capture usable diagnostic images from patients for radiologist review
• Apply thorough and accurate imaging techniques for patient positioning
• Assist in preparing patients for radiologic/mammography examinations
• Relay instructions from the radiologist to the patient or authorized person
• Collect patient data, documenting patient concerns, messages, and care provided in the patient's medical record

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED