Mammography Technologist

Overview:

Shift: PRN

 

UnityPoint Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mammography Technologist to join our team. In this role, you’ll provide high-quality screening and diagnostic mammography services while creating a welcoming, supportive experience for every patient.

Why UnityPoint Health?:

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities:

Job Performance 

• Demonstrates competency in preparing patients for procedures.   
• Correctly performs all prescribed Mammography procedures in an efficient manner  
• Is able to work independently and critique exams. 
• Is able to understand and provide thorough patient history when communicating with radiologists. 
• Utilizes good judgment to plan effectively and solve problems. 
• Is cognizant of radiation safety to self and others. 
• Demonstrates competency in the storage and transfer of exams. 
• Participates in community breast health events as needed. 

 

Patient Care 

• Provides patient education, including breast health and insures correct consent forms are signed for invasive procedures. 
• Demonstrates competence in the administration of age appropriate care. 
• Obtains and records adequate patient history and interprets physician's orders correctly. 
• Correctly orders, tracks and charges exams in a timely fashion. 

Qualifications:

Education:

• Graduate of JRCERT approved school for  Radiologic Technology with equivalent training and experience as required by the licensing bodies.  Additional Mammography education as required by licensing bodies.

Licenses/Certifications: 

• The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in both Radiology and Mammography. 
• Holds a current license or conditional license from the State of Illinois Emergency Management Agency and/or the Iowa Department of Public Health. 
• Current CPR

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.