Mammography Technologist
Asheville, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,230/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Mammography Tech - Radiology
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
Join a large breast imaging center with an average of 10 techs on site daily. The unit performs approximately 38 screening mammograms and 18 diagnostic mammograms per day. The center uses GE Senographe Pristina equipment and documents with Cerner and Penrad systems.
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with Saturdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM as needed. Floating to other breast centers may be required.
This role requires experience working in a women’s imaging center, with sensitivity to patients who have a history of cancer and treatments such as lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Procedures Performed
- Screening mammograms
- Diagnostic mammograms including magnification and spot compression views
- Stereotactic biopsies
- Pre-surgical localizations
- Contrast Enhanced Mammography
Required Qualifications
- Valid Mammography Technologist license in North Carolina
- ARRT Radiography (R) certification
- ARRT Mammography (M) certification meeting MQSA standards
- BLS certification
- Minimum 2+ years of Mammography Tech (Radiology) experience, including experience within the last year
- Experience working in a women’s imaging center
- Screening mammogram experience
- Competency with additional mammography imaging views, including magnification and spot compression views
- Experience with advanced mammography imaging
- Ability to competently demonstrate and show radiologists complicated mammographic cases
- Competency in invasive and sterile procedures
Additional Information
- Dress code: Pink top and black pants
- The center is equipped with state-of-the-art mammography technology
- Supportive team environment with experienced staff
- Opportunity to work in a well-established breast imaging center with advanced procedures
This position is ideal for a Mammography Tech seeking a travel assignment in a busy, advanced breast imaging unit with a focus on patient-centered care and professional growth.
Employer
PRIDE Health
49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Very personable, kind and understanding. I am enjoying developing a relationship overtime. Looking forward to working with her in the near future. Pride Health is fortunate and lucky to have staff like Reetika & Priyanka on their team.
Cons
Sometimes the reception went in and out, so it's hard to talk over the phone.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Mammogram Technician in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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