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Intermountain Health

Mammography Technologist

Intermountain Health, Murray, UT, United States

locationsIntermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
time typePart time
posted onPosted 13 Days Ago
time left to applyEnd Date: November 30, 2024 (3 days left to apply)
job requisition idR123585

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: Thursday and Friday, 12 hours shifts. There could be some Saturdays expected upon request.

  • 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

  • Experience in Imaging or Mammography.

Physical Requirements:

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

Location:

Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

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.

           

 
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