Mammography Technologist
Company: UCHealth
Location: Aurora
Posted on: March 9, 2023
Job Description:
Description **Interested in some extra cash? This position is
eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15k (certain criteria apply)!!!
Come live extraordinary, and make a difference with us at
UCHealth!**Summary:Performs mammography procedures in accordance
with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the
policies, values, and mission of the organization.Work Schedule:
Full Time DaysResponsibilities:
- Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does
scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and
exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When
ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications
within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually
and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
- May assist physician with performing interventional procedures
including fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
- Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure
factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and
performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as
necessary. Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography
Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations.
- Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes
results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including
re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits,
and reports scan results.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills,
decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and
take appropriate action.Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Radiologic Technologist program.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Registered as a Radiologic
Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - or - ARRT-R plus
State Provisional Mammographer registration and ARRT-M within 12
months. State licensure if required by law. Basic Life Support
(BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- Minimum Experience: None required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red
Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be
through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)The pay
range for this position is: $36.19 - $54.28 / hour. Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience.UCHealth offers a Five
Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our
success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth,
financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates
annually each October and is paid out in October following
completion of five years' employment.UCHealth offers their
employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b)
matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in
your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional
buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- 5 year incentive bonus
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft
protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to
be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by
UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also
qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of
tuition reimbursement each calendar yearLoan Repayment: UCHealth is
a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free
assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal
student loans for forgiveness through Savi.At UCHealth, we do
things differently.We believe in something different: a focus on
the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist
to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a
passion.Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of
talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking
for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine
is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against
because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization.
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