Mammography Tech

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

$15,000 Sign On, Relocation and Housing Assistance Available! Vail Health is a great place to work with outstanding benefits including:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Childcare Reimbursement program
• $1,000 Well Being Credit (get reimbursed for your ski pass, gym memberships, and more)
• $250 in Education Funds (use towards continuing education)

About the opportunity: Performs breast imaging procedures including screening and diagnostic mammography, screening breast ultrasound (ABUS), (assist) stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound biopsy, and diagnostic breast ultrasound. Works for the Mammography Technologist Lead and Breast Imaging Supervisor to complete day to day department functions. Follows MQSA and ACR guidelines for breast imaging. What you will do:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of breast anatomy, pathological conditions, and safe administration of radiation.
2. Working knowledge of all mammography, stereotactic, and ultrasound equipment, protocols, and procedures that require the use of contrast agents, medications, and/or sterile techniques.
3. Ensures equipment quality is within safe limits per MQSA and ACR guidelines prior to daily use.
4. Identifies and reviews patient’s requisition for appropriateness of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis, and reviews all demographic information and patient history to ensure accuracy.
5. Performs breast imaging and reviews examinations for technical quality, presents completed examinations to the radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the continuum of patient care.
6. Clearly communicates, educates, and guides patients prior to, during, and after breast imaging procedures, to support patients toward the next step of their breast health.
7. Schedules diagnostic and procedural breast imaging appointments and assists in coordinating breast imaging exams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
8. Enters pathology results into the patient’s medical record.
9. Assists on the preparation of cases for Tumor Board.
10. Ensures the completion of work assignments and proper patient charge.
11. Organizes and monitors medical supply inventory, and communicates needs to Lead/Supervisor.
12. Acts as a team player to participate in the overall success of the department.
13. Participates in the orientation of new employees and healthcare professionals.
14. Supports Breast Center administrative needs.
15. Promotes breast health education by assisting in organizational promotional/educational events.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
17. Maintains 24 CEU credits according to A.R.R.T. guidelines every two years and stay current with CPR certification.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. What you will need: Experience:

• 3 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred.

Education:

• N/A

License(s) and Certification(s):