Mammo Technologist

Company: CHI Franciscan St. Anne Hospital
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Your time at work should be fulfilling.
Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier stronger communities. Imagine your career at !
Responsibilities As a Mammo technologist with Franciscan Breast Center, you will join a MQSA certified team of mammographers. We are also ACR accredited in breast ultrasound, with a state-of-the-art 3D GE breast ultrasound system. Your success is important to us and we understand many of our team members also have family members who depend on them while they are working hard to improve the health of others. You will receive a sign-on bonus for your previous experience as a Mammo Technologist. To support your work/life balance and decrease additional stress, we will also provide you with a Free Premium Membership to Care.com including
FREE Care Credits
for children and/or dependent adults. These incentives are in addition to our standard benefit package which includes:

• Paid Time Off
• Free secured parking on site of the hospital
• Free Health and Wellness Programs
• Closed most major holiday's
• Matching 401k
  Expectations:
  • Prepares equipment for imaging tests in accordance with established standards, safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results; performs quality assurance checks to ensure all parameters are within appropriate limits and the diagnostic quality of the images produced.
  • Explains procedure(s) to patient in preparation for the examination to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation; ensures that all questions/concerns are addressed prior to beginning the exam; monitors and documents physiological condition of the patient prior to, and during, the procedure.
  • Operates imaging equipment to perform mammography screening/diagnostic protocols based on physicians' orders and in accordance with professional imaging standards/protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintains records and documentation as required by department protocols and licensure requirements.
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Competence: Demonstrates proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understands how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Patient Population Served: Demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the department's defined specific populations served.
    Qualifications
    Education/Work Experience Requirements
    • Graduation from an accredited school of Radiological Technology, and two years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities. Some designated positions may require successful completion of accredited coursework for stereotactic breast biopsy, or willingness to be trained on-the-job to perform this procedure.
    • A minimum of fifteen continuing education credit hours in a 36-month period specific to mammography is required.
    • Or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position and that meets the qualifications of any required certification or licensure.
      Licensure/Certification
      • American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) (M) (R)
      • Current State of Washington licensure as a Radiology Technologist - Certified.
      • Washington Society of Radiological Technologist (WSRT) recommended.
      • Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification#missioncritical
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Keywords: CHI Franciscan St. Anne Hospital, Seattle , Mammo Technologist, Other , Seattle, Washington