Mammography Technologist
Craig, CO
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,200/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 Technologist
Location: Craig, Colorado
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Shift: Days
Overview
Responsible for the daily operation of the womens health section of radiology, with a focus on mammography imaging procedures, patient education, quality patient care, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in radiologic technology.
- Valid Mammography Technologist license in Colorado.
- ARRT (R) and ARRT (M).
- Mammography Technologist experience within the last year.
- Two years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years prior experience as a practicing Radiologic Technologist, CT, and MRI technologist.
- Cross-trained into other modalities, including CT, MRI, and DEXA.
- Experience with electronic records, including PACS and RIS/HIS.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform radiologic procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
- Suggest changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, and coordinate training and development in breast imaging specialties.
- Adhere to FDA guidelines for the mammography section.
- Maintain records for accreditation processes and inspections.
- Maintain the structured reporting system for audit reporting, statistical tracking, and workflow issue resolution.
- Complete daily QA and preventative maintenance scheduling.
- Perform exams based on Imaging Department Protocols or protocols developed with the Radiologist.
- Practice radiation safety and ALARA standards.
- Operate equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and call a service engineer when outside maintenance is needed.
- Verify exam orders, identify patients using two means of identification, and provide exam education.
- Review and document medical history, obtain required informed consent, and ensure paperwork and prior studies are complete before Radiologist interpretation.
- Maintain accurate patient records in EHR, including charging for procedures and supplies.
- Assist in other modalities, adjust schedules, and take call, overtime, or holiday shifts as needed.
- Obtain additional training or certification as required.
- Assist with clerical duties, phone reception, and patient transportation when required.
- Assist, train, or cross-train imaging staff members as directed.
- Order, stock, and maintain supply inventory.
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Craig, CO
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