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Center for Diagnostic Imaging Mammography Technologist in Kirkland, Washington
This role is eligible for a $10k Sign-on Bonus!! The pay range for this position is $32-$53 based on direct and relevant experience. The shift for this position is Monday - Friday day shifts. RAYUS Radiology, formerly Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Insight Imaging, is looking for a Mammography Technologist to join our team. We are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. Come join us and shine brighter together! As a Mammography Technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Mammography services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. This position is full-time working 40 hours per week; day shifts. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (90%) Patient Mammography Imaging Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure Explains and prepares patients for Mammography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately Performs routine and advanced Mammography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure Adjusts Mammography scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS) Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines (5%) Mammography Department Support Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable (5%) Completes other tasks as assigned Required: ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform Mammography procedures independently Certification in imaging specialty Must have continuing CEU's in modality as required by MQSA or state specific Preferred: Bilingual RAYUS Radiology is challenging the status quo by shining the light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. We are committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our compassionate, safe, and cost-efficient care, and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team,