Mammography Tech or Trainee

Akumin

$83K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
  • Certification by ARRT, NMTCB, or ARDMS required.
  • State issued Radiologic Technologist License required if applicable.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Valid state driver's license required if applicable.
  • Technical proficiency with GE 1.5T or similar MRI/CT equipment preferred.
  • Strong customer service, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-screening of personnel before entering the magnet room for safety.
  • Scan and document patients as directed by a registered technologist.
  • Complete documentation for patient files to adhere to policies and regulations.
  • Assist with various job duties as needed.

Benefits

  • $2,500 sign-on bonus
  • Potential to work in multiple locations
  • Opportunity to gain specialized training in Mammography and MRI technology
  • Supportive environment for professional development
  • Adherence to safety and health protocols including COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
Full Job Description
$2,500 sign on bonus

We are currently hiring for a Mammo Tech OR Mammo Tech Trainee (a trainee is an certified X-Ray Technologist willing to train in Mammography) at our Danbury facility. This will be a Full-Time position.

The Technologist learns the safety, customer service skills, documentation and operation of MRI through on-the-job training under the direction of a registered technologist.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Conducts pre-screening of all personnel before entering the magnet room to ensure their safety.
  • Scans and documents patients under the direction of a registered technologist to meet all customer (if applicable) and Akumin requirements.
  • Completes necessary documentation for patient files to ensure all customer, Akumin policy and Joint Commission requirements are met.
  • Other job duties as needed.


Position Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred; Successful completion of a Radiology School required.
  • Certified by ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS required.
  • State issued Radiologic Technologist License, if applicable required.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Valid state driver's license, if applicable required.
  • Successful completion of a Radiology School.
  • Continuing education of the structure component to the MRI/CT exam.
  • Successful completion of a Radiology School
  • Successfully demonstrate proficiency running advanced MR/CT studies independently preferred.
  • Technical proficiency using GE 1.5T or other designated vendor scanning equipment preferred.
  • Possession of venipuncture certification, or ability to secure within 3 months, if required by customer/contract preferred.
  • Ability to work at several locations
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
  • Local travel may be required.
  • The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
  • All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.


Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit, a strong magnetic field and blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
  • More than 50% of the time:
  • Sit, stand, walk.
  • Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
  • See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
  • Less than 50% of the time:
  • Stoop, kneel or crawl.
  • Climb and balance.
  • Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).


The estimated hourly pay range for this role in CT is $40.00 - $50.00. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.

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