What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist (Outpatient), Per Diem, Variable Shift, Templeton Imaging position at Adventist Health?
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary:
Performs specialized examinations of the breast to help in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Performs all required procedures in the department while operating specialized equipment. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology: Required
- Experience as a Mammography Technologist: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Radiologic Tech (RT) and Mammography Technologist: Required in CA
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography (ARRT-M): Required in OR, Preferred in CA and HI
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Fluoroscopy license: Preferred in CA
- Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA
Essential Functions:
- Completes patient education regarding the exam while promoting privacy and comfort for the patient. Follows infection control and safety guidelines.
- Performs diagnostic or screening mammogram as ordered. Prepares for and assists the Radiologist in the completion of intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies. Produces high quality films for the radiologist to evaluate and completes appropriate documentation.
- Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
- Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
