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MAMMOGRAPHY TECH III - IRVINE BREAST CARE AND IMAGING CENTER

Department:  Allied Health
Status:  Per Diem
Shift:  1st
Remote or Onsite:  Onsite
Location: 

Irvine, CA, US, 92602

Salary Range: $47.7200 - $73.3700 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

 

The Mammography Technologist performs routine screening and diagnostic mammography examinations to obtain high quality radiographs.

  • Obtains images of excellent diagnostic quality to optimally demonstrate anatomy and/or pathology while providing maximum comfort and safety to patients.
  • The technologist educates the patient/family about the procedure as well as provides pre and post procedure instructions.
  • The technologist takes measures to provide and care for the patient’s safety and properly utilizes procedure related patient care/support devices appropriate for the age of the patient.
  • Alerts Supervisor and/or appropriate staff of potential problems or equipment malfunctions.
  • Maintains a relaxed environment to calm anxious patients.  Additionally, performs special procedures including stereotactic core biopsies, ultrasound guided core biopsies, needle localizations and ductograms. 
  • Is able to assume responsibility of daily departmental operations in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager, is a knowledge resource to less experienced staff, trains employees on quality control processes, and assists Supervisor/Manager with coordination of staff activities.  
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience

  • Associates Degree or higher. Graduate of an ARRT approved Radiologic Technology program is required
  • Minimum of 4 years mammography experience is required
  • Experience in breast ultrasound scanning with ultrasound procedures preferred

 

License Required

  • California Radiologic Technologist Diagnostic Radiologic Technology - CRTXR
  • California Radiologic Technologist Mammographic Radiologic Technology - CRTMA

 

Certifications Required

  • AHA BLS certification
  • ARRT Radiography - RTR
  • ARRT Mammography - RTM

 

Certifications Preferred

  • Advanced certification in Breast Ultrasound (BS) from ARRT or ARDMS is preferred

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.


Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

Job Segment: Patient Care, Mammography, Medical Technologist, Ultrasound, Rad Tech, Healthcare

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