Mammography Technologist Per Diem Tucson

**Primary City/State:**Mesa, Arizona**Department Name:**Banner Staffing Services-AZ**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical CarenAs a Mammography Technologist, you'll play a vital role in potentially saving lives by performing high-quality breast imaging procedures that screen for and diagnose breast cancer. You'll combine your technical expertise with compassionate patient care, helping ease anxiety during these personal and sometimes stressful procedures. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients, ensuring proper positioning and compression techniques, and maintaining the highest safety standards while producing exceptional diagnostic images. Using your independent judgment and following established protocols, you'll verify provider orders, evaluate image quality, and prepare comprehensive documentation for timely interpretation. This position offers the opportunity to utilize your specialized skills in a meaningful way, providing critical support to patients during an important healthcare journey. If you're ready to blend technical excellence with empathetic care in a role that truly matters, we invite you to apply today.**Location:****4291 N Campbell Ave****Tucson, AZ 85719****Clinic Hours:****6:30a - 4:30p Monday-Saturday****This role will be filling** **additional coverage on various days. Days of the week are flexible with leadership.**POSITION SUMMARY This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures. 2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes. 3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation. 4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable. 5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies. 6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. 7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensure by the state regulatory agency as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in Mammography required within 18 months of hire. BLS certification required.Roles supporting mobile medical unit require travel within local community. Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling Program held at this specific facility. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CDL preferred for roles supporting mobile medical unit.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.**EEO Statement:**Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.**Privacy Policy:****Banner Staffing Services (BSS)** offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. When working per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month.As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:* Competitive wages* Paid orientation* Flexible Schedules (select positions)* Fewer Shifts Cancelled* Weekly pay* 403(b) Pre-tax retirement* Employee Assistance Program* Employee wellness program* Discount Entertainment tickets* Restaurant/Shopping discounts* Auto Purchase Plan Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes: employment, criminal and education) are required.Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. 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