Mammography Technologist - 'Ohana Breast Center

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At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.


FTE: 0.9, Shift: Day, Schedule: Thursday - Saturday, 7:00am - 7:30pm

*** Potentially up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus available for those meeting eligibility requirements. ***

We're Hiring: Mammographer / Mammography Technologist at The MultiCare Breast Center in Yakima!

Are you a compassionate Imaging professional with a passion for women's health? Our team is growing with having served over 15,000 patients per year, and we're looking for a skilled Mammographer to join our patient-centered, forward-thinking radiology department.


What You'll Do:

• Perform high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms
  
• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the imaging process
  
• Collaborate with radiologists and clinical staff to support accurate diagnoses
  
• Maintain equipment and uphold imaging standards
  
• Contribute to a supportive, respectful, and team-oriented environment
  

What We're Looking For:

• ARRT certification (R) required; Mammography (M) preferred or willingness to obtain.
  
• Experience in mammography or women's imaging is preferred but we are willing to train for the appropriate ARRT certified candidate!
  
• Strong communication and patient-care skills
  
• Commitment to accuracy, empathy, and excellence
  

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits with additional sign on bonus
  
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth
  
• Modern imaging equipment and a collaborative clinical team
  
• A mission-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference of our commitment to kindness, collaboration, joy, stewardship, integrity, and excellence.
  
  

Position Summary
The Mammography Technologist performs a variety of Mammographic procedures with the knowledge and ability to apply a prescribed amount of radiation for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic-quality Mammograms on all ages and gender of patients.
Responsibilities:

• Performs mammographic procedures per established protocols. May assist radiologist on biopsy procedures.
  
• Measures, calculates and selects proper technical factors in order to arrive at optimal image exposure.
  
• Interprets data gathered in assessment and provides care appropriate to age related needs.
  
• Obtains patient medical history and clinical data for correlation with the imaging study, and enters such data into the Radiology Information System (MRM).
  
• Positions and handle patients with a high degree of professional ethics, care, tact, courtesy, patience and safety to obtain the desired results for diagnostic purposes.
  
• Utilizes supportive and immobilization equipment and devices to ensure patient safety and comfort.
  
• Utilize radiation protective shielding for maximum protection of self and patient.
  
• Critiques images to ensure quality radiographic examinations consistent with standardized procedures.
  
• May assist physician in administering contrast for Ductography procedures.
  
• Administers first aid as required in emergencies.
  
• Upon completion of patient imaging procedure, the technologist reviews the images and associated data and assure all images are available for Radiologist dictation.
  
• Understands and follows all safety policies and reports any unsafe conditions or practices to the lead technologist/manager.
  
• Utilizes QA memos for improved service to patients.
  
• Performs Mammography Quality Control procedures in the absence of the QC tech.
  
• Assumes responsibility of self and others for proper and efficient operation of all equipment used. Reports equipment problems, malfunctions, and/or need for repairs to lead technologist. Maintains cleanliness of equipment for patient safety and/or function.
  
• Participates in community breast health events and demonstrates loyalty and support of Memorial education of services in the community.
  
• Rotates working hours and various shifts as assigned. During periods of light workload, accepts responsibility for working on tasks that better or enhance the department. Checks with lead technologist and/or manager for additional assignments.
  
• Assists in training and instruction of new department personnel and radiology technology students.
  
• Performs duties within assigned area of specialty (QC, biopsy, other).
  

Requirements:

• 2-4 years' experience in a general radiology service preferred.
  
• WA Radiology Tech license
  
• ARRT-Am Reg of Radiologic Tech
  
  
• ARRT (M)-Mammography required within 12 months from hire *ARRT-(M)
  
• American Heart Association BLS (required)
  

Why MultiCare?


Rooted in the local community


Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.


Growth and education


Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.


Well-being and support


Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.


Living our values


Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.


Belonging for all


Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.


Pacific Northwest lifestyle


Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $41.06 - $59.10 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.