Mammography & Breast Ultrasound Tech

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available!

The work location for this position is inLewiston, Idaho

Full-time:  72 hours per pay period

Hours:  8am - 4:30pm

Benefits May Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k w/ employer match
• Short & Long-term disabilities
• Life & AD&D insurances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• and more…

POSITION SUMMARY:

May administer ionizing radiation or sonographic waves.Operates imaging equipment, prepares exam room, equipment, and supplies. Provides patient services using imaging modalities.Cross training for Mammography techs with no Breast Ultrasound training will be required, although experience or registry in both is preferred.

The Mammography and Breast Ultrasound Technologist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department.The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Follows the prescribed techniques in administering all applicable procedures to all age ranges as directed by physician.
• Maintains working inventory of supplies.
• Prepares patient for procedures, explains procedure, assists patient into proper position.
• Observes patient and equipment and reports unusual occurrences.
• Cleans and disinfects room and equipment.
• Processes images in accordance with standard techniques for both Mammography and Breast US
• Performs general office duties.
• Uses proper radiation safety techniques.
• Transports and assists in lifting and ambulation of patients.
• Covers after-hours calls.
• Performs quality control and quality assurance as required.
  

Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position.  While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.

Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required. 
• Required cross training for Breast US if no experience or registration.
• Registered: Registration and certification in Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Unregistered:
  • Must be certified by the ARRT in Mammography or another approved modality and documented competency on the provision of mammography or breast ultrasound exams that meet Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) guidelines. 
  • Competency for Breast US will be required within 6 months and registration in Breast Ultrasound required on an approved timeline.
• Current BLS on first day or to be assigned by the Learning Center 

Preferred:

• Associates degree or higher