Location: Happy Valley, OR
Job Type: full-time
Company: Aledade
Category: Non-Provider
Mammography Technologist
Northwest Primary Care
Full-Time
Pay: $35.00 - $52.00
At Northwest Primary Care, we are passionate about humanizing healthcare. We are inspired by the diverse stories, strength, and resilience of our patients and the unique choices they make in pursuing health for themselves and their families. The Mammography Technologist ensures high-quality mammographic exams in a professional and compassionate manner.
Duties:
Performs high-quality digital Tomosynthesis mammography exams for interpretation.
Performs diagnostic studies per radiologist recommendation.
Ensures that all ARRT, ACR, and MQSA standards are met using excellent positioning skills.
Maintains and ensures proper continuing education is met, as required by ARRT, ACR, and MQSA.
Makes independent decisions regarding quality mammographic images.
Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Makes a conscious effort to provide quality mammography with compassion and the least amount of discomfort as possible.
Reports all incidents involving patients and employees on proper incident report forms.
Employs sterile techniques as required for invasive procedures.
Maintains supplies in work area.
Takes responsibility for and demonstrates safe work practices.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Qualifications:
Current license with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging required.
Registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Advanced certificate in mammography required.
Current CPR or BLS certification required.
Specialized mammography training required.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of safety hazards common to mammography and bone densitometry.
Skill in proper patient positioning and stabilization.
Maintains effective working relationships with patients, radiologists, medical staff, and the public.
Northwest Primary Care, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.