Mammography Technologist
Columbia Memorial Hospital · Astoria, OR · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$41.51/hrFull-time
About the role
The Mammography Technologist will meet all qualifications required of a Radiologic Technologist and must hold current ARRT advanced certification(s) in Mammography per MQSA guidelines. The role requires competence in each imaging modality, training in stereotactic breast biopsy and wire‑free localization, and participation in holiday coverage rotations.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiography, orthopedic radiography, mammography (basic and advanced positioning), and special procedures specific to breast imaging.
- Demonstrate ability to perform procedures competently and independently in each area of advanced certification.
- Perform bone densitometry scans or cross‑train into that modality.
- Participate in holiday department coverage rotation when necessary.
- Complete training into stereotactic breast biopsy and wire‑free localization.
- Assist with patient transfers, lifting, and use of mobile radiographic equipment as required for patient care.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of diagnostic radiography, orthopedic radiography, mammography basic and advanced positioning, and special procedures specific to breast imaging.
- Demonstrable ability and knowledge to perform procedures competently and independently in each area of advanced certification.
- Ability to perform bone densitometry scans or cross‑train into that modality.
- Participate in holiday department coverage rotation when necessary.
Qualifications
- ARRT Registration and Certification(s) in radiography and mammography in good standing.
- Current Oregon State Radiologic Technologist License.
- Maintain continuing education requirements as specified by the State of Oregon, ARRT, and MQSA compliance.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Sufficient experience to meet all requirements of the Mammography Technologist, with recent clinical experience and competency in each required modality.
Benefits
- SEIU pay range: $41.51 to $62.66 per hour (dependent on experience).
- $10,000 sign‑on bonus for applicants with zero seniority at CMH who meet all other conditions (offer letter must be signed by December 31, 2026 and employment must begin within three weeks of acceptance).
- Eligible for CMH employee referral bonus.
- Priority recruitment.
- Relocation assistance.
Schedule
- Participate in holiday coverage rotation as required.
- Participate in holiday department coverage rotation when necessary.