Mammography Technologist

Location UCHealth, Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Aurora, CO, US Department Radiology Mammography Work Schedule Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay $40.40 - $56.56 / hour, dependent on applicant’s relevant experience Summary Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Responsibilities Reviews patient history, physician’s orders, and performs scheduling. Educates the patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. May assist physician with performing interventional procedures including fine needle aspiration and needle localization. Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Participates in ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re‑positioning patient and repeating the procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment and take appropriate action. Requirements Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program. Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or ARRT‑R plus State Provisional Mammographer registration and ARRT‑M within 12 months. State licensure if required by law. BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI) and leaves of absence. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with optional buy‑up coverage options. Employer-provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with optional buy‑up coverage. 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or $5,250/year tuition reimbursement for other programs. Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities. Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Equal Opportunity Employment UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr