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 screening, diagnostic, and interventional mammography 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 position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Skagit Radiology will train X-ray technologists for this role. 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 located 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.
Keep current in radiology continuing education units (CEUs).
Detailed knowledge of current mammography scanning protocols and procedures.
Proficiency with PACS, Microsoft Office Suite applications, company intranet resources, organization-wide software, and internet resources used for job duties.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate findings to the reading radiologist and interact professionally with patients and their 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 the requirements of the position.

Nice To Haves

Minimum two years of mammography clinical experience preferred.
Recent experience with 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 protocols of the individual site radiologist.
Provide appropriate radiation protection for patients and staff.
Complete and sign patient screening forms and explain procedures to patients.
Obtain necessary patient consent before conducting procedures.
Maintain patient care, comfort, and safety during examinations.
Ensure images and documentation are entered into PACS in a timely manner.
Communicate changes that may affect patient schedule flow 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 in accordance with 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.