Mammography Technologist Trainee - Ronald Reagan Medical Center

Description

With your passion for solving clinical

mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated

technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA

Health. You'll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow

your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see

for yourself.

Under the supervision of the Breast

Imaging Manager and Medical Director, the Mammography Technologist Trainee will

observe and learn how to perform diagnostic mammographic imaging, assist with

quality control, and support procedures like stereotactic biopsies. They will

gain hands-on experience with digital and DBT imaging while ensuring patient

education, preparation and confidentiality. The trainee will also learn proper

sterile techniques, assist radiologists as needed and rotate across UCLA Health

radiology locations. Candidates must be current or recent graduates of a

Radiologic Technology Training program and demonstrate a willingness to develop

essential technical and patient care skills.

Salary Range : $39.95 Hourly

Qualifications

BCLS

certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross-

required

Current or Recent graduate from a

Radiologic Technology program - required

Mammography focus - highly

desired

Ability to accept and carry out oral and written

instructions accurately

Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and

diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and

other outside offices both in person and over the phone

Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to

distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s)

and medical diagnoses

Ability to adapt to advancement and changing

technology

Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs

of referring services, physicians and patients

Skill in employing independent decision making

while performing various job functions

Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy

telephone lines with courtesy and tact

Understand the requirements of the EMTALA

(Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)