Mammography Technologist

As a Radiologic Mammography Technologist with Dignity Health Medical Foundation, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you will perform patient care services in our outpatient clinics.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others and desire to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

Success in this role means you:

- Are responsible for the performance of mammographic imaging procedures
- Maintain a clean organized and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management
- You will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions
- Apply a thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the order
- Assist in preparing patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations and relay instructions from the radiologist to your patient or authorized person
- Collect patient data documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist’s review

- Consistently reviews requests for special instructions from physicians on orders and consults with radiologist as needed.

- Completely explains examination procedure or instruction to the patient in a clear, pleasant, and professional manner.

- Demonstrates full competence in the use of all equipment and materials used to capture diagnostic images and perform mammography properly.

- Proficient in producing clear images.

- Consistently uses proper positioning of area that needs imaging.

- Demonstrates knowledge & skill assisting radiologist with interventional procedures properly with minimal or no supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiolologic Technology or equivalent to an AMA Technologic program.

- Must be licensed by the State of California in CRT & Mammography.

- Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills are essential.

- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging proper operation of and care of radiology diagnostic equipment and radiation safety is required.

- Maintain current California license in CRT.

- Maintain current CPR.

- Maintain current California license in Mammography.

Preferred Qualifications:

- One (1) year experience as a Radiologic/Mammography Technologist is preferred.

- Six (6) months experience in an out patient environment is preferred.

- Certification in Mammography through ARRT preferred

- Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS is preferred.

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Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health - one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada. Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Advanced Imaging, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, provides cutting-edge diagnostic imaging services at 23 locations across Redding, Santa Cruz, Sacramento, Woodland. Our team of 160 staff members work with our specialty trained and board certified radiologists to provide high quality care to our patients. The locations perform more than 175,000 exams annually with the goal of providing top quality imaging, compassionate care, and timely service with a smile.

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