Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Location: Longmont, CO at our medical center

Department: Mammography

Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (every two weeks)

Shift: Daytime

Compensation: $40.40 - $56.56 per hour, based on relevant experience. This role requires onsite presence and does not support hybrid or remote work options.

Position Overview

The role involves conducting mammography procedures in alignment with established standards of practice and the organization's policies, values, and mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient medical history and physician orders, and manage scheduling.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to ensure their understanding and cooperation.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications as required, within the scope of practice.
• Continuously monitor patient conditions and respond to any changes appropriately.
• Assist physicians with interventional procedures, such as fine needle aspiration and needle localization.
• Prepare necessary equipment and supplies, selecting appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Implement safety protocols and conduct quality control checks on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and report any equipment malfunctions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures, analyzing results to identify any quality issues.
• Take corrective actions to resolve imaging quality problems, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Document, transmit, and report scan results.
• Utilize critical thinking and decisive judgment while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or hold ARRT-R with State Provisional Mammographer registration and obtain ARRT-M within 12 months. State licensure as required by law.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, with the card available before the start date. BLS or CPR certification must remain valid for at least sixty days post-hire.

Employee Benefits

We value our employees as our greatest asset and foster a culture that supports professional growth and personal well-being through a comprehensive rewards program.

Recognition and Compensation

• Performance Bonus: A 3-Year Incentive Bonus is awarded to acknowledge employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial objectives, and tenure. This bonus accumulates annually each October and is disbursed in the third year of employment.
• Performance-Based Pay Increase: Annual merit increases are provided based on performance that meets or exceeds established standards, as documented through our evaluation process, and consider experience, skills, and cost of living adjustments.
• Market Reviews: All positions are reviewed annually to ensure competitive base pay aligned with market standards, with adjustments made as necessary.

Health and Well-Being

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and their dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free membership to Care.com.
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with options for additional coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided by the employer, with buy-up options available.

Retirement and Savings

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Potential availability of an additional 457(b) plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent daycare; health savings account available with high-deductible medical plans.

Education and Career Development

• Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to encourage professional and personal development.
• Up to 100% coverage for tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid by the organization or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, offering thousands of virtual courses and seminars, along with internal professional development opportunities.
• Free assistance with navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

Note: Eligibility for certain programs may depend on scheduled work hours. We are dedicated to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery, as well as fostering personal connections. We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. This position will remain open for a minimum of three days or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate the diverse talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity bring to our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure that all employment decisions are based on valid requirements, and no applicant will face discrimination based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to accommodating qualified applicants with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided that such accommodations do not impose undue hardship on the organization.