Mammography Technologist

Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

  • Salinas, CA
  • $57.38-69.75 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Department: Mammography CenterWorks under the supervision of the Mammo Supervisor and Manager. Performs mammograms and bone density. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA, The Joint Commission and departmental policies. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography. Performs any combination of the primary duties depending on area of assignment.1. Performs mammograms and bone density on a daily basis under facility approved policies and procedures and in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, and MQSA.2. Assists Radiologist with needle localization, stereotactic biopsy and galactogram in accordance with Radiation Practice Standards, ACR, MQSA and departmental policies, and when training and approved demonstration of correct competencies are complete.3. Obtains or reviews patient’s medical history and physician orders prior to performing studies, and notifies appropriate staff of inconsistencies. Explains procedures to patient and completes comprehensive documentation.4. Consistently selects appropriate technical factors from technique charts and operates equipment in accordance with prescribed Radiation Safety Practices.5. Prepares completed mammograms and/or other studies for interpretation in a timely manner (takes exam to close status) including appropriately identified images and all associated forms.6. Able to perform and/or assist with Quality Assurance activities related to mammography and bone density.7. Reports changes in patient’s condition to Lead Technologist and/or Radiologist for follow-up. Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.8. Assists with scheduling of patient exams.9. Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services.10. Works closely with Lead Mammography Technologist to meet MQSA standards.11. Performs other duties as assigned.Education: Work requires knowledge normally acquired through the completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA.Licensure: Current CRT (R) (M) and ARRT (R) registration. New hires or transfers have 12 months to obtain ARRT (M). BLS /Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards.Experience: One (1) year of experience as a licensed mammography technologist, preferred.The hourly rate for this position is $57.38- $69.75. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.Job Specifications: ● Union: NUHW● Work Shift: Day Shift● FTE: 1.0● Scheduled Hours: 40If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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