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Job Summary: 

The team at the Carol Milgard Breast Center is looking for a breast imaging specialist to join our Mammo Technologist team. This Mammography Technologist performs mammographic functions in accordance with ARRT/ACR standards and ethics. The Mammo tech complies with company policies and procedures to include regulatory changes and prescribed safety standards with the needs of the patient and physician in mind.  Responsibilities include integrating scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care, and useful diagnostic information. 

Pay and Benefits:

Pay: $38.26 - $65.05 per hour based on relevant experience, skills, and abilities. As a per diem position, this role also is eligible for a +15% "in lieu of benefits" hourly bonus. 

Schedule and Location: This position is Per Diem and will be required to travel to all TRA locations. Per Diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts or 16 hours per month. 

Our Mission at CMBC:

To provide sustainable breast health services to all women in our community in a caring environment that fosters confidence, comfort, peace and dignity for each individual.

In addition to providing excellent care, the mission of the Carol Milgard Breast Center is to provide sustainable breast health services to all women in our community in a caring environment that fosters confidence, comfort, peace and dignity for each individual. As a non-profit organization, we provide financial assistance to eligible patients so everyone can access essential mammography services, regardless of their financial circumstances.

To ensure that all women have better access to potentially life-saving mammography services, we look for support from individuals and community partners to help us fund outreach efforts and screening mammograms. You can make a difference by providing the financial support to help pay for mammograms and other breast imaging services for women in less fortunate circumstances.

Our Vision:

Our vision at Carol Milgard Breast Center is to instill a sense of patient confidence through superior patient-centered care and to be characterized as:

• The facility of choice for community providers to obtain accurate and timely diagnosis of breast disease for patients

• The facility of choice to attract and retain highly dedicated, highly specialized radiologists, technologists and staff

• A gathering place for multi-disciplinary medical teams to discuss every facet of breast diagnosis and treatment

• A community resource for education and outreach

• A model for effective and efficient use of philanthropic resources

Learn more about us at the Carol Milgard Breast Center by touring our website - https://www.carolmilgardbreastcenter.org/ . Continue reading below to learn more about this role with our team. 

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides patient care in accordance with the mission statement of TRA.
2. Rotate shifts and work place as needed.
3. Prepares patients for mammography exams with thorough explanations of the procedures and clear instructions.
4. Obtains a thorough patient history as it relates to the exam to be completed.
5. Accurately implements the orders of the referring physician, producing mammograms with minimum patient exposure and repeatability.
6. Maintains high standards regarding the accurate recording of patient information.
7. Presents high quality radiographs and pertinent patient history to radiologist for interpretation.
8. Utilizes accurate written and oral communications with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisors.
9. Performs necessary computer functions associated with patient exam (RIS, MRS, Replica, and PACS).
10. Keeps work area and patient exam areas neat and stocked with appropriate supplies
11. Participates in orientation, staff meetings, and in-service training for personnel
12. Maintains a professional demeanor with confidentiality
13. Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
14. Cooperates and maintains good rapport with co-workers to ensure proper patient care and efficient workflow.
15. Provides accurate information to key customers.
16. Check work e-mail daily.
17. Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Work Experience

• ARRT (R) Registry required.
• ARRT (M) Registered or (M) Registry eligible.
• Must have valid Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Current BLS certification required.

Job Knowledge/Skills

• Maintains a professional demeanor with confidentiality
• Proficient in the use of computers and computer information systems
• Meet and support the workflow demands of a fast paced, customer focused service environment in clinic setting
• Utilizes accurate written and oral communications with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisor
• Maintains high standards regarding the accurate recording of patient information.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with co-workers and ensures proper patient care and efficient workflow
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teamwork environment and have respectful behavior while working as a team with co-workers
• Communicate professionally with other medical facilities, patients, and customers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and carry out instructions effectively
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills; good organization skills

Physical Requirements

Work is classified as moderate in physical requirements. Must be able to assist in supporting patients of varying weight. Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time. Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Also requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment as necessary.

Mental Requirements

Work requires high attention to detail and the ability to handle mentally stressful situations. The ability to maintain high level of sensitivity towards confidential information is also required.

Working/Environmental Conditions

Work environment consists of normal office or administrative working conditions. There may be exposure to communicable diseases. There will be limited exposure to ionizing radiation.