Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health

Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Mammography Technologist conducts radiographic mammography procedures to produce diagnostic films for breast tissue evaluation. This role requires independent judgment and proficiency in various advanced mammography techniques, ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging. The technologist is responsible for patient preparation, equipment operation, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards while also providing educational support for breast self-examinations.
Job Description:The Mammography Technologist performs radiographic mammography procedures which produce high quality diagnostic films for use in the detection of breast tissue abnormalities. This position works on a level not requiring constant supervision and performs a variety of procedures that require independent judgment, creativity, and initiative.Job Details

• Department Location: Intermountain Health Park City Hospital
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: Part-time, 20 hours
• Sign on Bonus: Up to $1500 for eligible applicants
• Benefits Eligible: Yes. Click -to check out our benefitsJob Essentials
  • Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
  • Performs radiologic mammography exams per department protocol including advanced Mammography procedures like stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, drainages, etc.
  • Demonstrates positioning competency.
  • Knowledgeable regarding breast self-examinations via answering questions and providing written materials to patients.
  • Operates the mammographic equipment to ensure that diagnostic images of high quality are produced.
  • Appropriately uses equipment, maneuvers the unit, and selects techniques to produce diagnostic images.
  • Appropriately uses radiation protection to ensure the safety of patients and staff and meets all ALARA program requirements.
  • Keeps current on new procedures and equipment so skills remain at a high level.
  • Maintain records required by JCAHO and the Utah State Bureau of Radiation Control.
  • Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation, including time stamps and image storage.Minimum Qualifications
    • ARRT registration.
    • Current Rad Tech license in the state of practice.
    • Must meet and maintain mammography specific ACR & FDA/MQSA requirements.
    • Must meet and maintain the ARRT Advanced Mammography Certification.
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.Preferred Qualifications
      • Experienced with CT and X-Ray
      • Experience in Imaging or Mammography.Physical Requirements:Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.Location:Intermountain Health Park City HospitalWork City:Park CityWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:20The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. -$34.06 - $52.55We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our, and for our ; and our commitment to -. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice.
        
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        mammography, radiologic technologist, breast imaging, patient safety, diagnostic procedures, radiation protection, medical imaging, healthcare provider, advanced mammography, medical diagnostics