Mammography Technologist I

About this role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Mammography Technologist I to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

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Department DH RADIOLOGY MAMMOGRAPHY PAV L

Job Summary

As one primary component of this job, and under the direction of a radiologist, performs screening and diagnostic mammograms at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and a commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a mammography technologist. Another secondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist in performing interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinations in order to contribute to a diagnosis.

Essential Functions :   • Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians. (50%)

• Performs breast ultrasound procedures in a timely manner according to physicians’ order, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist direction. (5%)

• Effectively interacts with Denver Health’s PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. (5%)

• Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, (breast biopsies, needle localizations). Such assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression, retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory. (5%)

• Maintains records of examinations and other pertinent information on patients within Epic. (5%)

• Performs QC/QA processes daily on digital equipment. Phantom image test must be performed weekly. (5%)

• Assembles order requisition, patient history sheet, and comparison films (when relevant) for radiologists’ review within 30 minutes of completion of exam. (5%)

• Performs duties related to the management of pathology results that include: printing and copying of pathology reports; verifying if patients are scheduled properly; and entering of pathology results into the computer system. Any or all of the following activities may be required each week as directed by supervisor and/or radiologist(s). • Print written pathology reports from previous week’s patients’ biopsies. • Refer abnormal results to surgical breast clinic for an appointment. • Education patients of their scheduled procedures. • Meet with patients to discuss biopsy results. • Assist with preparation for breast conference. • Update the procedure book with pathology results. • Check status of patients waiting for biopsies and document. • Notify PCP about patient’s status. • Check status of patients needing additional views and document. • Enter pathology results into Epic. • Notify care providers of patient’s pathology results. • Remind radiologist to addend his/her interpretation by providing the radiologist a copy of the written pathology report. (5%)

• Uses Epic to schedule breast diagnostic studies. (5%)

• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%)

• Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic equipment. (5%)

Education :   • Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required

Work Experience :   • 1 year of professional work experience in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures, preferred.

Licenses :   • BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required

• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and

• RTM-RT Mammography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required OR Colorado Provisional Mammography License - Accreditation CDPHE Required and Initial Qualifications Completed - MQSA Mammography Quality Standards Act Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :   • Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography equipment and related technology.

• Competency in the performance of screening and diagnostic mammograms.

• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.

• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.

• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound imaging.

• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.

• Ability to consistently produce quality images related to the breast region.

Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $34.06 - $51.09 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs: • Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, p

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