What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health?
Job Summary And Responsibilities
As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion.
Every day, you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health.
To be successful in this role, you will possess current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor, ensuring accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.
Required
Job Requirements
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Pay Range
$54.48 - $73.73 /hour
As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion.
Every day, you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health.
To be successful in this role, you will possess current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor, ensuring accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.
Required
Job Requirements
- Washington State License as a Radiologic Technologist
- Certificate from the American Registry of Radiological Technology to include mammography
- Minimum one (1) year experience in Diagnostic Radiology (or two (2) years at VM as a student tech)
- Twenty-four (24) hours of continuing medical education are required every two (2) years
- CPR license to be renewed every two (2) years
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Strong organizational skills
- A willingness to grow with technological changes occurring in the field
- The ability to manage stressful situations appropriately, attend to multiple tasks, work independently and be versatile and flexible
- High school diploma or GED
- Two (2) years of experience in mammography
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.
Pay Range
$54.48 - $73.73 /hour
Salary : $54 - $74