Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Location: UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center, Denver, CO

Department: UIS Cherry Creek Mammography

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

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 Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient histories and physician orders, and manage scheduling.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to ensure 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 aspirations 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 concerns, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
• Utilize critical thinking and decisive judgment while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation 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. The 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 both professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive rewards program.

• Recognition:
  • 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: The Annual Merit Pay Increase rewards employees whose performance meets or exceeds established standards, reflecting increased experience, skills, and cost of living adjustments.
  • Market reviews: All positions are assessed annually to ensure competitive base pay aligned with market standards, with adjustments made as necessary.
• Health and Well-being:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 24/7 mental health support for employees and their dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and discounts on 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) plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent daycare; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
• Education and Career Growth:
  • Access to academic degrees and certificate programs to foster professional and personal development.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees covered for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year prepaid by the organization or up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for 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.

Eligibility for certain programs may depend on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We are dedicated to improving lives through learning, healing, and discovery, as well as through personal connections. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals. 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 are committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant will face discrimination in any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment 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 federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations unless they impose an undue hardship on the organization.