Mammography Technologist: $5K SIGNING BONUS

SKAGIT RADIOLOGY LLC•Mount Vernon, WA

8d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Mammography Technologist assists radiologists with mammography screening, diagnostic, and interventional procedures. The role also provides procedure-related patient care and education, maintains procedure records and documentation, and helps ensure the safety and comfort of patients, operators, staff, and visitors. The technologist must be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The position is based at Skagit Imaging Pavilion in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a certified radiology technologist program.
Current Washington State Radiologic Technologist certification.
Current ARRT certification.
Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Maintain current radiology continuing education units.
Detailed knowledge of current mammography scanning protocols and procedures.
Proficiency with PACS, Microsoft Office Suite applications, company intranet forms and policies, organization-wide software for accessing and entering data, and internet resources needed for job duties.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate findings to the reading radiologist and interact professionally with patients and family members.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, coworkers, patients, and patients’ families.
Ability to remain patient and tactful when interacting with hostile or emotionally upset patients, family members, and visitors.
Ability to coordinate work schedule with position requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of mammography clinical experience preferred.
Recent experience performing mammography procedures and biopsies is a plus.
Recent mammography biopsy assistance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and the individual site radiologist’s protocols.
Provide appropriate radiation protection for patients and staff.
Complete and sign patient screening forms and explain procedures to patients.
Obtain necessary patient consent before procedures.
Maintain patient care, comfort, and safety during examinations.
Ensure images and documentation are entered into PACS promptly.
Communicate schedule-affecting changes to front desk staff.
Provide customer service and patient care using AIDET service principles.
Perform equipment quality checks, troubleshoot problems, request service, and notify appropriate management when necessary.
Maintain the equipment service manual, delivery schedule, and related statistics.
Maintain and clean equipment according to required decontamination procedures.
Attend and actively participate in department, team, and committee meetings.
Comply with company, department, and location-specific policies, procedures, and mandatory learning requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the radiologist and management.