Mammography Technologist

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of UCHealth. This is an onsite role at UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, in the Radiology Mammography department. The schedule is full time, 80 hours per two-week pay period, with day shifts. Pay is $40.40–$56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The role includes reviewing patient histories and physician orders, scheduling procedures, educating patients, preparing equipment and supplies, positioning patients, performing imaging, and evaluating image quality. The technologist may prepare and administer contrast media or medications within scope of practice when ordered and may assist physicians with interventional procedures. The role also includes monitoring patient condition, maintaining equipment and safety standards, performing quality control, troubleshooting equipment issues, and helping ensure compliance with Mammography Quality Standards Act regulations. It requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or hold ARRT-R plus State Provisional Mammographer registration and obtain ARRT-M within 12 months.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date; the card must be valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to promote understanding and cooperation.
When ordered and within scope of practice, prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications.
Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
May assist physicians with interventional procedures, including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform appropriate equipment quality control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Participate in ensuring compliance with Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify imaging-quality issues; take appropriate action, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus, accumulated annually and paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Tuition support for specific educational degrees, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.