Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO

Department: Radiology Mammography

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Compensation: $40.40 - $56.56 per hour, based on relevant experience. This role is strictly onsite and does not offer remote or hybrid options.

Position Summary

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 exams 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 suitable 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 from 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 ARRT-R with State Provisional Mammographer registration and 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 in hand before the start date. BLS or CPR certification must remain valid for at least sixty days post-hire.

Working Conditions

Employees are our most valuable asset. We foster a culture that prioritizes professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive rewards program.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Recognition: Performance bonus program recognizing contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, and tenure.
• Performance-based pay increases: Annual merit increases based on documented performance evaluations.
• Market reviews: Annual reviews of all positions to ensure competitive base pay.
• Health and Well-being: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health support; discounted gym memberships; free Care.com membership; and various voluntary benefits.
• Time Off: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, and other leave options.
• Life and Disability Coverage: Basic life and accidental death coverage, short-term and long-term disability options.
• Retirement and Savings: 403(b) plan with employer matching, additional 457(b) plan, and flexible spending accounts.
• Education and Career Growth: Access to academic programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development resources.

We are committed to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery, as well as fostering human connections. This position will remain open for a minimum of three days or until a suitable candidate is found. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on valid requirements. We do not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability and will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.