Mammography Technologist (Outpatient) - Full Time, Days

Education and Work Experience:

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology: Required
• Experience as a Mammography Technologist: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Radiologic Tech (RT) and Mammography Technologist: Required in CA
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Mammography (ARRT-M): Required in OR, Preferred in CA and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Fluoroscopy license: Preferred in CA
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Fluoroscopy (FLUORO): Required
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Completes patient education regarding the exam while promoting privacy and comfort for the patient. Follows infection control and safety guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic or screening mammogram as ordered. Prepares for and assists the Radiologist in the completion of intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies. Produces high quality films for the radiologist to evaluate and completes appropriate documentation.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.