1.    Demonstrates knowledge of breast anatomy, pathological conditions, and safe administration of radiation.
2.    Working knowledge of all mammography, stereotactic, and ultrasound equipment, protocols, and procedures that require the use of contrast agents, medications, and/or sterile techniques.
3.    Ensures equipment quality is within safe limits per MQSA and ACR guidelines prior to daily use.
4.    Identifies and reviews patient's requisition for appropriateness of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis, and reviews all demographic information and patient history to ensure accuracy.
5.    Performs breast imaging and reviews examinations for technical quality, presents completed examinations to the radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the continuum of patient care.
6.    Clearly communicates, educates, and guides patients prior to, during, and after breast imaging procedures, to support patients toward the next step of their breast health.
7.    Schedules diagnostic and procedural breast imaging appointments and assists in coordinating breast imaging exams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
8.    Enters pathology results into the patient's medical record.
9.    Assists on the preparation of cases for Tumor Board.
10.    Ensures the completion of work assignments and proper patient charge.
11.    Organizes and monitors medical supply inventory, and communicates needs to Lead/Supervisor.
12.    Acts as a team player to participate in the overall success of the department.
13.    Participates in the orientation of new employees and healthcare professionals.
14.    Supports Breast Center administrative needs.
15.    Promotes breast health education by assisting in organizational promotional/educational events.
16.    Performs other duties as assigned.
17.    Maintains 24 CEU credits according to A.R.R.T. guidelines every two years and stay current with CPR certification.

• 3 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred.

*    American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with Radiography (R) and Mammography (M) certification required.
*    American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with Breast Sonography (BS) certification OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with Breast (BR) certification required.
*    Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
*    Documentation of Mammography training as per Radiologic Technologists regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(2) required
*    Documentation of Digital Mammography training as per Radiologic Technologists regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(2) required
*    Documentation of Tomosythesis Mammography training as per Radiologic Technologists regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(2) required

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement 
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  • Medical
  • Dental 
  • Vision
• Educational Programs: 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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