Job Description:

As a Mammography Technologist, you will be responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammography exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Posting Specifics
Shift Details: PRN (O budgeted hours)
Department: Mammography
Benefits: Not eligible

*Candidates need to be Mammo certified.

Essential Functions

Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functionsEnsures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the examPerforms radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.Demonstrates positioning competency.Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, record patient information, procedures performed and any adverse reactions.Follows protocols, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

MammographyBiopsiesPatient IdentificationRadiation ProtectionFollowing ProtocolsImage EvaluationEmergency ResponseEffective CommunicationTask PrioritizationDocumentationsRecordkeeping

Minimum Qualifications

EducationGraduate of an accredited program of Radiologic TechnologyLicenses and CertificationsAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)Rad Tech license in state of practiceBasic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Preferred Qualifications

Licenses and CertificationsARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross-train in mammographyExperienceExperience in Imaging (preferred)Experience in Mammography (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Health LDS Hospital, Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

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