Trainee to Mammography Technologist

Radia Medical Imaging • Olympia, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

South Sound Radiology (SSR), an Imaging Center of Radia, is hiring a Radiologic Technologist to train as a Mammography Technologist. The position provides full exposure to Breast Center Services, on-the-job training, certification reimbursement, and a transitional bonus upon successful completion of Mammography certification. The hourly wage increases to the Mammography Technologist scale after successful training and certification.

The role involves assisting with mammography exams and specialized procedures while providing professional, compassionate patient care. The position is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday, with either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. It is based in Olympia, Washington.

Requirements

• National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist license.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS certification.
• COVID-19 vaccination, or a written exemption request, within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services consistently in a professional and compassionate manner.
• Assist the Mammography Technologist in performing mammography exams to ACR standards.
• Physically assist patients as needed to obtain high-quality imaging.
• Assist the radiologist with specialized procedures.
• Prepare sterile trays as applicable.
• Screen patient orders and prior imaging for exam precautions.
• Help monitor patient flow to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
• De-escalate conflict situations when applicable and recognize when a situation requires assistance beyond individual training or expertise.
• Stay current with all certification requirements.

Benefits

• On-the-job Mammography training.
• Mammography certification reimbursement.
• Transitional bonus for successful completion of Mammography certification.
• Choice of two medical plans.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• 401(k) employer match with a profit-sharing component.
• Up to 21 paid days off per year.
• Eight paid holidays annually.
• Professional development programs.
• Educational assistance.
• Discretionary mid-year performance increase and end-of-year service bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed