Mammography Technologist- Full Time, Day Shift, Breast Care Center, Hanford

Company: Adventist Health NW
Location: Hanford
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Adventist Health is more than an award-winning health system. We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope. From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more. Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.

We're looking for someone to join our team as a Mammography Technologist who:

Performs specialized examinations of the breast to help in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Performs all required procedures in the department while operating specialized equipment. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.

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.

You'll be successful with the following qualifications:

Education:

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology: Preferred

Work Experience:

• Experience as a Mammography Technologist: Preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
• CALIFORNIAFluoroscopy license: Preferred
• Venipuncture certification: Preferred
• CALIFORNIA AND HAWAIICertification as a Radiologic (CRT) and Mammography Technologist: Required
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T (R)(M)(ARRT): Required
• ARRT in Mammography (M) Advanced Certification: Preferred
• OREGONRegistered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: R.T (R)(M)(ARRT): Required
• Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required
• ARRT in Mammography (M) Advanced Certification: Preferred

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), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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