Trainee to Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

South Sound Radiology (SSR) is an Imaging Center of Radia. We are committed to enhancing the future of Imaging Technologists. That means providing a seamless road map for technologists to enhance their current skillset and job scope. This position requires an active ARRT ( AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS) credential and a WA State Radiologic Technologist license. We're looking for a Radiologic Technologist who wants to take their skills to the next level and train to become a Mammography Technologist. This position offers full exposure to our Breast Center Services and provides on-the-job training, certification reimbursement and a transitional bonus for successful completion of the Mammography Certification.

Location:

Beautiful Olympia, Washington. Geographically located between the salt waters of the Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Budd Inlet and the Deschutes River. The South Sound offers stunning views of Mt. Rainier and the Olympic Mountain range. Whether you're looking to ski the slopes, hike adventurous trails or enjoy summer water sports, the PNW offers it all.

Compensation:

Hourly range is $35.42 to $54.46. The hourly wage is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and employment status. The hourly wage will increase into the Mammography Technologist scale upon successful Mammography training and certification.

The pay range listed above is base pay; this position may be eligible for additional compensation, such as shift differential (applied to all evening and weekend hours).

Work Schedule:

Full time - day shift, Monday - Friday (open to either 4/10s or 5/8s)

Benefits:

• 2 Medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, life, and LTD
• HSA and FSA available
• A 401(k)-employer match, with a profit-sharing component
• Up to 21 paid days off per year
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Life and disability insurance
• Learning opportunities through professional development programs
• Educational Assistance
• Discretionary mid-year performance increase and end of year service bonus

Position Summary:

• Consistently provides patient care services in a professional and compassionate manner
• Assists the Mammography tech to properly perform Mammography exams to ACR standards
• Ability to physically assist patients to obtain high quality imaging
• Assists radiologist with specialized procedures
• Prepares sterile trays as applicable
• Properly screens patient orders and prior imaging for any exam precautions
• Assists in monitoring patient flow to meet company productivity, quality, health, and safety standards
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations as applicable and the ability to recognize when a situation is beyond individual training/expertise and requires assistance
• Stays timely with all certification requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have a National certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• A valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist license
• Current certification in Healthcare Provider CPR/BLS

To protect physicians, employees, and patients of Radia from contracting COVID-19 and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Radia requires that all Health Care Setting Workers receive a COVID-19 vaccination, subject to the exemptions. New hires will be required to present written proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a written request for an Exemption within 30 days of hire.

About Radia

South Sound Radiology is an Imaging Center of Radia. Radia is one of the largest and most progressive radiology groups in the nation. Our team of more than 200 board-certified radiologists, with specialty training in everything from Mammography to Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal to Interventional, provide more than 50 hospital and specialty clinic partners with on-site radiology coverage and interpretations.

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