MAMMOGRAPHY TECH / X-RAY FLOAT - IMAGING

About the role

The Mammography / X-Ray Technologist at Northwest Specialty Hospital is a team-oriented healthcare provider responsible for serving as a medical imaging professional. This role involves assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating patients through radiologic imaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinically relevant information to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws and facility policies.
• Adhere to accepted professional and ethical standards.
• Project a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining confidentiality.
• Perform radiologic imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
• Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Maintain production and quality of radiographic images by following established standards and procedures.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Cooperate with facility healthcare personnel and comply with facility policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Aware of standards and performs in accordance with them.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills and software programs for documentation activities and report generation.
• Demonstrated competence in the specialty area(s) to be performed, including mammography certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• AHA BLS Certification.

Benefits

Northwest Specialty Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company-sponsored events such as Silverwood Days, sporting events, BBQs, and holiday parties.
• Comprehensive health care coverage for Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Growth opportunities, ongoing education, training, leadership courses.
• A generous 401K retirement plan.
• A variety of discounts throughout the hospital and community are available to employees.
• Wellness benefits offered to staff such as: weight loss challenge, access to a dietitian, and discount gym memberships.
• Culture that promotes and supports work/life balance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on department needs.