Mammography Technologist (Outpatient) (Per Diem, Day Shift)
About The Position
Performs specialized breast examinations to help diagnose and treat breast disease. Carries out required department procedures while operating specialized equipment and provides skilled, effective clinical care using appropriate technical and decision-making skills. The role performs diagnostic or screening mammograms, prepares for and assists the Radiologist with intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies, and produces films and documentation for radiologist evaluation. Patient education, privacy, comfort, infection control, safety, and appropriate patient preparation are also part of the work.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology.
- Radiologic Tech (RT) and Mammography Technologist credentials required in California.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT).
- Receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Mammography Technologist.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Mammography (ARRT-M): preferred in California and Hawaii; required in Oregon.
- Fluoroscopy license in California.
- Venipuncture certification in California.
Responsibilities
- Educate patients about examinations while promoting their privacy and comfort, and follow infection-control and safety guidelines.
- Perform diagnostic or screening mammograms as ordered.
- Prepare for and assist the Radiologist with intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies.
- Produce high-quality films for the radiologist to evaluate and complete appropriate documentation.
- Obtain pertinent patient information and provide subsequent patient-preparation instructions to patient-care areas.
- Refer questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject-matter expertise.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
