Mammography Technologist - $34-51 per hour

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Inova Health System is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a job in Falls Church, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Mammography Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: StaffInova Benefits and Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Paid Parental Leave- Retirement matching: dollar for dollar the first 5% of your eligible pay that you contribute- Competitive salary- Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work.- Sign on Bonus and Relocation for those who qualifyShift: DayHours: Monday- Friday, some SaturdaysLocation: Inova Cancer Screening Bus and Inova Center for Personalized HealthMammography Technologist:The Mammography Technologist administers sound patient care practices according to hospital and department policies/procedures to ensure the safety of patients. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection/safety for patients, staff, and self as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines. Maintains equipment, exam rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and team members. Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards while acting as a resource to radiology students and other technologists to ensure optimal department functions.Responsibilities:- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles/theory, anatomy, and pathology processes by utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.- Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient charts to assist the physician in optimizing the performance/interpretation of examinations.- Assists the physician in performing a variety of examinations by using standard department protocols, isolation precautions, and/or sterile techniques.- Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and takes appropriate action to resolve them while producing the most desirable outcomes.Requirements:Certifications:- Radiologic Technologist - Mammography within 12 months of hire;- Basic Life Support upon start;- American Registered Radiologic Technologists upon start;- Radiologic Technologist-Mammo ARRT 12 months upon acceptance of the offerLicensure:- Licensed Radiologic Technologist Within 12 Months --required for all INOVA nonhospital Licensed centers, but not required if working onsite at an Inova Hospital.Experience:- None requiredEducation:- Vocational / Technical Radiology- Graduate of an accredited school of radiography.- AART requiredInova Job ID #658727. Posted job title: mammography technologist - community outreach bus

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