Mammography Technologist

Job Description

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.

• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• Shift Details:
  Part Time Mon - Fri, Occasional Saturday

• 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.

• Mammography
• Biopsies
• Patient Identification
• Radiation Protection
• Following Protocols
• Image Evaluation
• Emergency Response
• Effective Communication
• Task Prioritization
• Documentations
• Recordkeeping

• 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)

• ARRT Mammography or currently attending and receiving formal training to cross‑train in mammography
• Experience in Imaging (preferred)
• Experience in Mammography (preferred)

• 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 a long time.

Intermountain Health McKay‑Dee Hospital, Ogden, Utah

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20 hours

The hourly range for this position is $35.25 - $54.39, based on experience.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes a wide range of programs to support well‑being.

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.