Mammography Technologist

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Mammography Technologist to join our healthcare team at Layton Hospital. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualified Applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, if applicable.

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.

This role will work day shifts, from Monday-Friday. Shift times are from 0700-1730. The days of the week will fluctuate.

Essential 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

• Graduate of an accredited program of Radiologic Technology

• Rad Tech license in state of practice

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross-train in mammography

• Experience in Imaging (preferred)

• Experience in Mammography (preferred)

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 an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital

Work City:

Layton

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

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

$35.60 - $54.93

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.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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