Mammography Technologist

Company Description

Salinas Valley Health, founded in 1953 as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, serves individuals and families across the Salinas Valley, Monterey Peninsula, and nearby areas. With a 263-bed acute care medical center, over 2,400 staff members, and 322 board-certified physicians, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition® demonstrates our dedication to nursing excellence and clinical innovation. Our focus areas include Cancer Care, Cardiac Care, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, and Stroke Center services, complemented by strategic partnerships with institutions like Stanford and a network of urgent care and surgery centers. We strive to enhance community health using advanced medical techniques and state-of-the-art technology.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Salinas, CA, for a Mammography Technologist. The Mammography Technologist will perform diagnostic mammography and breast imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and care. They will operate state-of-the-art imaging equipment, uphold regulatory compliance standards, document exam results accurately, and collaborate closely with radiologists and healthcare providers. Providing compassionate care during examinations to ensure a positive patient experience is essential in this role.

Coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Mammography Department. Under minimal supervision, performs Mammography procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists with maintaining ACR accreditation and MQSA Standards for Mammography. Trains and serves as a resource person in handling difficult or unusual situations. Acts as a positive role model for staff. Works with Manager, staff, and Radiologists to develop and implement Mammography Department policies and protocols. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served on his/her unit. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs any combination of the following duties depending on the area of assignment. 

Primary Job Duties:

• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Mammography Department to assure efficiency.
• Assists physicians in performing other Mammography procedures such as biopsies, needle locs as needed. 
• Transports patients using a gurney, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.
• Assists patients with limited mobility by lifting and moving them off and on the scanning table or onto procedural chair to complete exam. Provides bedpans and urinals as needed. 
• Assures that patients are properly dressed for their procedures.
•   Performs and assists with screening and diagnostic mammograms, and bone density as ordered by a physician.
• Prepares patient for exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions. 
• Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, giving them blankets, etc.
• Evaluates patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to the Radiologist for follow-up.
• Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assists others, and special assignments. 
• Cleans work area, orders and maintains the department inventory of supplies.
• Reviews and verifies outpatient orders and makes appropriate calls to physician office for clarification, if needed.
• Makes daily staff assignments.
• Serves as a resource person for the technologists, referring Physicians, Radiologists, patient care    departments, and other department staff.
• Keeps the Mammography department staff informed on system and/or operation changes. 
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in equipment and protocols.
• Participates actively in Performance Improvement and Quality measures.
• Assists with staff training and competency.
• Is competent in Meditech, PACS, and Aspen as it pertains to imaging and patient care.
• Works closely with Radiologist and Department Manager to develop and implement Mammography policies and protocols.
• Works with department Manager to maintain ACR accreditation for Mammography.
• Works with department Manager and Medical Director to ensure MQSA standards are maintained.
• Assigned to all monthly, quarterly and yearly MQSA data and oversight to include Equipment QA/QC, Medical Audit, EQUIP, staff and Radiologist licensure and CEU tracking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the AMA required.

Licensure: ARRT (R) (M) registration and Current CRT required. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required. 

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed technologist required. Demonstrated experience as a leader.

Salary Range: The hourly rate for this position is $61.02 - $74.18. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.