Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Mammography Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology is required.
Experience as a Mammography Technologist is preferred.
A Radiologic Technologist (RT) and Mammography Technologist license are required in California.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists—Radiography (ARRT-R) certification is required.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists—Mammography (ARRT-M) certification is required in Oregon and preferred in California and Hawaii.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Fluoroscopy license is preferred in California.
Venipuncture certification is preferred in California.
Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT) certification is required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized breast examinations to help diagnose and treat breast disease, carrying out required procedures while operating specialized equipment.
Provide clinical care as a competent clinician using appropriate technical and decision-making skills.
Educate patients about exams while promoting privacy and comfort, and follow infection-control and safety guidelines.
Perform ordered diagnostic or screening mammograms.
Prepare for and assist the Radiologist with intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies.
Produce high-quality films for the radiologist to evaluate and complete appropriate documentation.
Obtain pertinent patient information and provide subsequent patient-preparation instructions to patient-care areas.
Escalate questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject-matter expertise.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a Mammography Technologist is preferred.
ARRT-M certification is preferred in California and Hawaii.
Fluoroscopy license is preferred in California.
Venipuncture certification is preferred in California.

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary:

Performs specialized examinations of the breast to help in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. Performs all required procedures in the department while operating specialized equipment. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology: Required
Experience as a Mammography Technologist: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Radiologic Tech (RT) and Mammography Technologist: Required in CA
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€" Radiography (ARRT-R): Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€" Mammography (ARRT-M): Required in OR, Preferred in CA and HI
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Fluoroscopy license: Preferred in CA
Venipuncture certification: Preferred in CA

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Mammographic Radiologic Technology (MRT): Required

Essential Functions:

Completes patient education regarding the exam while promoting privacy and comfort for the patient. Follows infection control and safety guidelines.
Performs diagnostic or screening mammogram as ordered. Prepares for and assists the Radiologist in the completion of intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies. Produces high quality films for the radiologist to evaluate and completes appropriate documentation.
Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

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Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $47.60 to $71.34. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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