Mammography Technologist at Intermountain Health summary:
The Mammography Technologist performs radiographic mammography procedures to produce high-quality diagnostic films for identifying breast tissue abnormalities. This role requires independent judgment and creativity, ensuring patient safety while operating mammographic equipment and adhering to established protocols. The position includes part-time hours, provides opportunities for professional growth through educational programs, and requires specific certifications in radiologic technology and mammography.
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.
Entry Rate: $34.06 + depending on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes, check them out here, see info about our PEAK educational program below
Shift Details: 20 hour/week part time position based at IMC, floating between three different locations.
Will work 1-2 Saturdays/year
10 hour shifts with varying days of the week – Not set schedule
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 later
Job 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
Physical Requirements:
Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Standing, Walking.
Location:
Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
The 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, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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.
Keywords:
Mammography Technologist, radiographic procedures, breast tissue abnormalities, patient safety, radiologic technology, ACR requirements, advanced mammography certification, healthcare, diagnostic imaging, medical imaging
