What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at MultiCare Health System?
You Belong Here.
At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
FTE: Per Diem, Shift: Varied, Schedule: On Call, Per Diem
Position Summary
The Mammography Technologist is an excellent opportunity to work in collaboration with our skilled Imaging/Radiology team. In this role, you will perform a variety of radiological technical procedures specific to the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. You will work together with your team to ensure the most comprehensive and compassionate imaging care for MultiCare patients.Responsibilities
- You will serve as patient advocate and apply compassionate communications of procedures
- You will model excellence in professional radiologic practice
- You will accurately produce mammographic images per protocol, making appropriate technical adjustments for body size and habitus, age, and past medical history
- Collaborate with the radiologist to perform all departmental special procedures
- You will demonstrate knowledge and application of radiation safety principles for both patients and self and provide radiation protection when appropriate
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology in an AMA approved school
- Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Certified with the State of Washington Department of Health
- Mammography Certification required, or eligible for certification; If eligible, must obtain certification within 6 months of hire into this job classification
- Previous experience with electronic patient information systems and/or mammography tracking systems preferred
Our Values
As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.
Why MultiCare?
- Belonging:We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
- Mission-driven:We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
- Market leadership:Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
- Employee-centric:Named Forbes "America's Best Employers by State" for several years running
- Technology:"Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
- Leading research:MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
- Lifestyle:Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $35.15 - $50.60 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Salary : $35 - $51
