Mammography Technologist

ABOUT MARINHEALTH
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. 

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. 

Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$57.04 - $85.55

Work Shift:

10 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Description Summary:

Make a difference in women's health every day. We're seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Mammography Technologist to join our growing Imaging Services team. In this role, you'll perform a full range of breast imaging procedures, including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast biopsies, needle localization procedures, and minimally invasive breast studies, while providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• Education required to achieve mandatory certification

Experience:

• 1-year clinical experience with Mammography experience preferred

License and Certifications:

• Radiologic Technologist (CRT) required at hire.

• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) required within 30 days of hire

• Radiology Mammography (RHM) preferred at hire.

Prerequisite Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of diagnostic studies for patients of all age groups from infant to geriatrics

• Must be able to demonstrate specific competence in the performance of all Mammography related studies and procedures

• By their actions, technologists will demonstrate the ability to interact and communicate with all contacts in a professional, caring and effective manner

• May occasionally be required to participate with Quality Improvement activities

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competence to perform all imaging procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual

• Demonstrates competence in all Breast Imaging procedures including Screening Mammography, Diagnostic Mammography, Biopsy/Needle placement procedures, and minimally invasive studies

• Accurately presents patient studies for interpretation. Information will include pertinent clinical history, physician’s order, demographics and other data necessary to interpret the exam

• Participates in a daily processor quality control program to ensure consistency in imaging results

• Communicates equipment issues to management in a timely manner for service resolution

• Consistent use of universal precautions in all patient contacts

• Demonstrates through actions the ability to effectively use alternative methods to resolve problems as they arise

• Regularly interfaces with the Radiology Information System to accurately represent procedural information

• Effectively interacts with co-workers and physician in a positive and professional manner

• Assists with clerical support functions as needed to most efficiently process patient studies

Key Words:

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected].

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.