Mammography Technologist
Kingman, Arizona
Kingman Regional Medical Center

Mammography Technologist - Arizona, Kingman

Job Details

• Location: Kingman, Arizona
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Work Environment: 2 mammography rooms
• Dress Code: Ceil blue scrubs

Key Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, needle localizations, and stereotactic breast biopsies.
• Ability to perform x-rays is preferred.
• Administer ionizing radiation under direction of Radiologist and Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS).
• Position patients and x-ray equipment appropriately to ensure quality diagnostic images.
• Use professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures based on patient condition and data.
• Select appropriate shielding and immobilization devices.
• Assess contraindications such as medications or patient preparation.
• Verify patient identity using two unique identifiers and confirm procedure requested; verify pregnancy status when applicable.
• Recognize significant clinical information impacting the exam.
• Monitor patient and equipment during procedures; document exam times, patient reactions, and report concerns immediately.
• Document patient and exam details in imaging software.
• Provide evidence-based care to prevent healthcare-acquired conditions and hospital readmissions.
• Practice standard precautions and comply with CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
• Comply with all regulatory, organizational, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Apply AIDET communication framework and demonstrate empathy toward patients and families.
• Participate in department meetings and continuous process improvement.
• Maintain all licensure, competencies, training, and education in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Mammography Technologist license in Arizona
• Mammography Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Registration and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (M)
• Graduate of a Radiologic Technologist program
• Experience with MEDITECH

Preferred Qualifications

• Education from an institution approved by ARRT, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JCERT), or American College of Radiology (ACR).

Special Position Requirements

• Exposure Category I: routine potential exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, chemical, biological, and radioactive substances.
• Possible exposure to hostile individuals.

Physical Demands and Work Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate technical business equipment (phone, fax, computer).
• Ability to assist with movement/manipulation of patients and equipment weighing over 300 lbs.
• Ability to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend for the duration of the shift.
• Visual and auditory acuity to monitor equipment and follow instructions during exams.

Additional Information

• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted.
• Client may cancel up to one shift every two weeks.
• 12 hours of non-billable orientation; guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.