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Mammography Technologist
Mammography TechnologistHenry Mayo Newhall Hospital • Santa Clarita, CA, US
Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital • Santa Clarita, CA, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Mammo Tech I Job Summary :

The Mammography Tech I is responsible for the preparation and performing of all mammographic procedures and providing patient care.

Licensure and Certification :

  • Current State of California License - CRT (R)(M)
  • ARRT (R)(M) preferred
  • Current BLS provider card

Education :

  • Completion of accredited Radiologic Technology and Mammography program
  • Experience :

  • New grad or less than two years of experience in the field of mammography
  • Knowledge and Skills :

  • Ability to perform mammographic x-ray procedures with the willingness to learn additional biopsy and breast ultrasound procedures and protocols.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Proficient reading, writing, grammar and math skills
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Basic computer skills
  • Knowledge of digital mammography
  • Familiar with electronic Patient Health Information including medical records, order entry and patient tracking.
  • Physical Demands - Patient Care :

  • Continuous standing / walking and occasional / intermittent sitting.
  • Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle / operate medical equipment / devices.
  • Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.
  • Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.
  • Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.
  • Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasional / intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.
  • Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.
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