Mammography Technologist

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 17, 2025

Job Description:

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. Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work () Posting Specifics

• Entry Rate: $34.06 + depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them out here , see info about our PEAK educational program below
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Sign-on Bonus up to $2500 for eligible applicants, relocation assistance available Perks of Working for Intermountain The PEAK Program is the following:PEAK is an education resource provided to eligible caregivers in partnership with InStride , a global provider of enterprise education programs. Through PEAK, Intermountain offers tuition coverage for more than one hundred online learning options, including undergraduate studies, professional courses and certifications, high school diplomas, and English language learning. All courses included in PEAK are online. Through PEAK, Intermountain will pay tuition up front so caregivers won't have to worry about paying with their own money and then receiving reimbursement laterEssential Functions
  • Maintains American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions
  • 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.
  • 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.Minimum Qualifications
    • Education: Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology
    • Licenses and Certifications: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R), Rad Tech license in state of practice, Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers Preferred Qualifications
      • ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross-train in mammography
      • Experience in Imaging
      • Experience in MammographyPhysical 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 Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $34.06 - $52.55 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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers . 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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