Job Description

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.

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Posting Specifics

Shift Details : Full-time (40 hours), Monday - Friday, 7am-5pm

Unit/Location: Lutheran Breast Care Center

Additional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.

Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.

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As a Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:

• Performs breast imaging procedures within the scope of the assigned department. Performs quality mammography and may perform breast ultrasound. Prepares exam room. Obtains informed consent, and requests an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam. Reviews patient history and determines proper selection of protocols. Explains method of examination and positions patient. Assesses the patients status and needs, completes appropriate diagnostic techniques/tests to ascertain patients on-going condition, and performs the necessary interventions.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, completeness, and type of test ordered, including coordination from third parties/referrals. Ensures quality images. Coordinates the preparation of images/exams and needed documentation for physician partners.
• Documents and communicates patient related information thoroughly and accurately. Informs patient of physicians instructions or ancillary caregivers observations or concerns and takes same into consideration in providing appropriate care. Meets the needs of the patient, family and multi-disciplinary team through effective communication, coordination and documentation ensuring safety, care, courtesy and efficiency. Ensures safe and effective hand off between shifts by communicating clearly with oncoming shift.
• Monitors equipment reliability and safety. Reports issues and/or repairs or service due. Orders and stocks supplies, cleans rooms, and equipment to maintain work environment. Transports patients as needed.
• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure. Actively participates in quality initiatives, including patient satisfaction, patient care, and workflow.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited American Registry of Radiologic Technology Program, required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (R), required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (M) registry, required within 18 months of hire (Care site differences noted on the dept addendum)
• Radiologic Technologist state licensure, required (if applicable)
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification, required

Preferred Qualifications

• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (BS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), preferred
• One (1) year diagnostic radiology experience, preferred
• Previous experience in Breast Imaging procedures

Physical Requirements:

Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.

Location:

Lutheran Clinic

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$35.25 - $54.39

We 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 package here.

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.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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