Mammography Technologist

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 does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's 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 procedure. Enters, transmits, and reports scan results. Within scope of job, 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 Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions. Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase. Market reviews: Positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards. Medical, dental and vision coverage. 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as 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), leaves of absence. Initial PTO load with first paycheck. Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options. Short‑term and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option. 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 high‑deductible plan. Access to academic degrees and certificate programs. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 a year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 a year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, internal professional development opportunities. Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness. Employment Location: UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, Aurora CO US. Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks). Shift: Days. Pay: $40.40 - $56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. This is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 it does not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr