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Mammography Technologist - $28 per hour

Optum

Spring Valley, NY
3 days ago
$28.27 - $50.48

Job Description

Join Optum as a Mammography Technologist and play a vital role in providing quality patient care and diagnostic imaging. Be part of a team dedicated to improving health outcomes and making healthcare better for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform quality patient care and mammographic images for successful diagnostic of patients
  • Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assure proper file identification
  • Demonstrate competency performing all mammographic procedures and operating related equipment
  • Greet patients, obtain history, and enter information in computer system
  • Maintain logs; process paperwork for biopsies
  • Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
  • Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPAA regulations
  • Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for ACR
  • Observe patient vital signs during examination
  • Provide coverage as needed
  • Provide instruction/mentoring to new hires
  • Ensure a positive patient experience and maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologist) (M) certified
  • Diagnostic Mammography certified
  • Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
  • 1+ years of experience as a general radiologic technologist
  • Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and employees within the organization

Benefits & Perks

Holiday PayContinuing Education401k retirement planSick payWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insurance$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for External Candidates