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 Travel Opportunity
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking an experienced Mammography Tech to join a large breast imaging center. The role involves performing screening and diagnostic mammograms, advanced imaging procedures, and supporting radiologists with complex cases. The position requires floating between breast centers as needed.
Unit Details
- Average patient volume: 38 screening mammograms and 18 diagnostic mammograms per day
- Staffing: Approximately 10 techs on site daily
- Equipment: GE Senographe Pristina
- Documentation systems: Cerner, Penrad
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturdays as needed, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Floating: Required to float to other breast centers if needed
- Patient population: Women’s imaging center, including patients with history of cancer and treatments such as lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation
Required Qualifications
- Valid Mammography Technologist license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist in Radiology, including experience within the last year
- Current ARRT Radiography (R) and Mammography (M) certifications
- BLS certification
- Experience with screening mammograms
- Experience working in a women’s imaging center
- Competence in advanced mammography imaging
- Competence in additional mammography imaging views, including magnification and spot compression views
- Experience demonstrating and confidently presenting complicated mammographic cases to radiologists
Additional Information
- Dress code: Pink top and black pants (required uniform)
- Opportunity to work with advanced imaging technology and a supportive, experienced team
- Schedule offers weekday hours with occasional Saturdays as needed
This position is ideal for Mammography Techs seeking a travel assignment in a well-equipped, high-volume breast imaging center with opportunities to perform advanced procedures.
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.
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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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