Mammography Technologist
Asheville, NC
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Allied Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Allied Healthcare Professional needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available

Opportunity:

Mammo Tech - Mammo Tech

Job Details:

• Work Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Saturday shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM as needed
• Average 38 patients per day for screening mammograms and 18 per day for diagnostic mammography
• Work with GE Senographe Pristina equipment
• Use Cerner and Penrad documentation systems
• Required to wear pink top and black pants uniform
• Must be willing to float to other breast centers as needed
• Current ARRT (R) and (M) Mammography certifications required
• Must have 40 hours initial mammography training documentation
• Current continuing education for mammography required
• Up to date on mammography numbers (200/2 years)
• 8 hours digital mammography training and 8 hours digital tomosynthesis training required
• BLS certification required
• IV certification preferred
• Experience with screening mammograms and competency in additional imaging views including magnification and spot compression
• Must be competent in invasive and sterile procedures
• Perform stereotactic biopsies, pre-surgical localizations, and contrast enhanced mammography
• Experience working with women who have cancer history including lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment

Facility:

This healthcare organization operates an 815-bed acute care facility serving as the regional referral center for tertiary and quaternary care. The facility is recognized as the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and children's hospital in western North Carolina. The organization offers comprehensive specialties including cardiovascular, orthopedics, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, women's services, and behavioral health. The breast center averages 10 technologists on site daily and has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Truven Health Analytics, and Healthgrades as one of the nation's best hospitals.

Location:

Asheville, NC

Asheville offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural vibrancy, nestled in western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is known for its thriving arts community, bustling downtown, unique museums, nationally recognized restaurants, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities that provide an excellent work-life balance.