What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAMMO TECH - UFCW position at MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL?
Mammo Tech: This 0.0 FTE/Per-diem position is scheduled to work 12-HR day shifts as needed and is UFCW represented.
Compensation: Non-exempt, $37.00/hr - $57.84/hr
- Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to Talkspace and the Calm App.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Sick Leave
PNW Living:
- Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest – Shelton offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle, with access to top outdoor recreation, local dining, and unique attractions. Located near Olympic National Park and Puget Sound, it’s a gateway to adventure, surrounded by lush evergreen forests, crisp mountain air, and serene waters.
Job Summary:
Under the professional guidance of a Radiologist, produce diagnostic images of breast tissue using special x-ray equipment. Under the federal law Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), mammographers must meet stringent educational and experience criteria in order to perform mammography procedures.
Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, galactograms, stereotactic biopsies, wire localizations and DXA scans.
- Evaluate all performed exams for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label. Transmit to PACS.
- Assist with Xray related duties such as (Fluoroscopy, General Xray, C-arm operations, portable Xray exams, etc.).
- Manage biopsy and follow up exams.
- Provide clear and thorough explanation of procedures to patients and completes a thorough evaluation of the patients’ medical history, symptoms and inquiry of prior related exams
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively.
- Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.
- Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
- Current active status with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Advanced certification in Mammography
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire.
- Washington State Certification in Radiologic Technology.
Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.
Location: Mason Health · DI
Schedule: Days
Salary : $37 - $58