Senior Mammography Technologist

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Rotating

Overview : Overview

Job Description

Sentara is hiring a Senior Mammo Tech for their brand-new Mobile Vans! This is a team lead position. Come make a difference with us at Sentara!

In this role you will :

Conducts general screening and diagnostic Mammography and / or Bone Densitometry imaging studies of patients, within scope of demonstrated competency under the direction of a qualified physician, to include : positioning of patient for demonstration of correct anatomy / pathology, operation of radiation producing equipment, operation of the electronic radiology systems, preparation of patient room / equipment / medications, and maintains adequate supply inventory. Explains examination and procedure to patient and completes departmental documentation. Leads department operations and staff. Acts as liaison to Imaging leadership. Participation in system Imaging Committees.

Education

• ALD Radiologic Sciences or Trade School certificate

Certification / Licensure

Experience

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Sentara Leigh Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 274-bed acute care facility that opened in 1903 and relocated to its present site in 1977. Our hospital completed a renovation in 2016, including two new patient towers, a beautiful atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. Sentara Leigh Hospital includes a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital providing patients access to a full continuum of orthopedic care, from the preoperative phase and surgery to rehabilitation and home care services. Along with being a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, we also specialize in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, maternity care, and general surgery. We are also home to the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program that helps speed up the healing of carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds that won't heal, infections in which tissues are starved for oxygen, airborne chemical exposures, and scuba diving accidents.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states :

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.