Mammography Technologist $2500 sign on bonus

About the role

Intermountain Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Mammography Technologist to join their Imaging team at Riverton Hospital. In this full-time role, you will perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate, high-quality imaging and exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams following department protocols, including advanced procedures such as stereotactic biopsies, clip placements, and drainages.
• Ensure proper patient identification, order verification, and patient preparation.
• Operate mammographic equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Adhere to radiation safety guidelines and maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide patient education, ensure comfort, and address concerns with empathy.
• Practice infection control and sterile techniques.
• Accurately complete documentation and patient records.
• Follow protocols for coding, charging, consents, quality control, and equipment reporting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• ARRT Certification
• State Radiologic Technologist License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Preferred: ARRT Mammography Certification or currently enrolled in formal mammography training
• Experience in Imaging and/or Mammography
• Skills You'll Bring: Mammography & Biopsy Procedures, Radiation Protection & Safety, Patient Care & Communication, Image Evaluation & Positioning, Documentation & Recordkeeping, Emergency Response & Task Prioritization

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for a long time.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes. Click here to check out our benefits

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.60 - $54.93

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40