Mammography Technologist

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.

Posting Specifics :

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours: Part-time (30 hours)

The Intermountain Health Hospital System is seeking a Mammography Technologist for an opening in Grand Junction, CO. Grand Junction has a lot to offer your career and lifestyle. Cost of living is excellent, sunshine is abundant, and the area boasts great biking, hiking, boating, golfing, and skiing in the natural beauty of our red rock landscape. Our charming downtown area is full of great shops, restaurants, art galleries and so much more.

St. Mary's Regional Hospital is part of Intermountain Health a nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. St. Mary's Regional Hospital is the only Cancer Center in the region with accreditations from American Society for Radiation Oncology Program for Excellence (APEx), Commission on Cancer (COC), National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), and Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Excellence Award (GO2).

Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, we've launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and Paid Time Off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We're proud to offer caregivers access to tuition assistance, certification assistance, up-front tuition through the PEAK (Path to Education, Advancement, and Knowledge) program, debt-free degrees, and other department education payments or employer-paid education assistance.

Scope

• 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.

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 with 18 months of hire (Care site differences noted on the dept addendum)
• Current Radiologic Technologist state licensure is required in state of practice, required if applicable
• Health Care Provider Life Support certification, required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (BS) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), preferred
• One (1) year diagnostic radiology experience is preferred Previous experience in Breast Imaging procedures, preferred

Physical Requirements:

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

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

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

$28.50 - $43.42

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.