Mammography Technologist Position

Company: Kaiser
Location: Harwood
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Mammography Technologist to join our team at Kaiser Permanente. The ideal candidate will have experience operating mammographic equipment and taking x-ray exposures of patients.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and explains the mammographic procedure to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience.
• Reviews patients' medical history and confirms that they have signed a contrast media consent form if necessary.
• Takes x-ray exposures of patients following the protocol for intensity of radiation and time of exposure.
• Processes film and inspects images to confirm that they meet the requirements of the radiologist.
• Maintains equipment and examination rooms, stores film, and keeps inventory of related supplies.
• Prepares patient files showing information such as patients' names, dates of x-ray, referring physicians, and number of exposures.
• Prepares and submits reports as required by state and federal regulations.
• Performs other related duties as directed.Basic Qualifications:
  
  • Minimum one year of experience as a Mammography Technologist, including on-the-job training and internships, or registry-eligible ARRT advanced certification in Mammography (must be obtained within six months of hire) with a minimum of one year of recent experience as a Radiological technologist with ARRT.
  • Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.Education:
    
    • Specialized training in mammographic technology is required.License, Certification, Registration:
      
      • Radiologic Technologist Certification
      • Basic Life Support
      • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography TechnologistAdditional Requirements:
        
        • To work effectively with patients, the ideal candidate must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, hear, speak, and see.
        • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.Preferred Qualifications:
          
          • Certification as a mammographic technologist with the ARRT is preferred.
          • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) education is preferred.

Keywords: Kaiser, Reston , Mammography Technologist Position, Healthcare , Harwood, Virginia