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Job Summary
Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms and breast ultrasounds at a technical level not requiring constant supervision but at the direction of a radiologist. Performs a variety of technical imaging procedures that entail application of ionizing radiation; therefore, prudent judgment, strong technical skills, and a commitment to patient safety are considered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming the position as a senior mammography technologist. Another secondary component of this job involves assisting the radiologist in performing interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinations in order to contribute to a diagnosis.

At Denver Health we offer a career ladder across multiple imaging modalities to encourage professional and clinical growth! Each level comes with an increase in pay, clinical competency & opportunity with our team. We provide on the job training and work with you to help you get to the next level.

Mammography Technologist II: Level II is intended for candidates with 3+ years of experience with required breast ultrasound certification & current clinical competency, as well as deep familiarity with all radiography imaging equipment used at Denver Health. Denver Health is invested in its team members, and we will help you get here if you do not yet qualify! On the job training is available to qualify for this level.

Mammography Technologist I: Level I is intended for candidates right out of school or with less than 1 year of experience, or individuals still working on developing expert-level competency in breast ultrasound. Level I pay ranges between $32.01 - $49.62

Essential Functions:

• Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians. (15%)

• Performs ultrasound imaging studies in a timely manner according to physicians’ orders, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist’s directions. (15%)

• Assists radiologists during interventional procedures, (breast biopsies, needle localizations). Such assistance may include procedures preparation, post-procedural patient care to include, but not limited to, breast compression, retrieval of ice, and delivery of biopsy specimen to laboratory. (15%)

• Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by following appropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers. (15%)

• Operates, on a day-to-day basis, PACS applications to include: archiving activities; image auto-routing; and prefetching tasks; image quality assurance and other related activities. (15%)

• Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (10%)

• Ensures that the Mammography department is appropriately equipped and maintained in a clean, safe, and hazard-free manner. (10%)

• Attends and participates in departmental huddles, general intradepartmental meetings, and Radiology’s inservices. (5%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required

Work Experience:

• 1 year of professional work experience in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures, preferred.

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
• RTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required and
• RTM-RT Mammography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Required

OR

• Colorado Provisional Mammography License - Accreditation CDPHE Required and
• Initial Qualifications Completed - MQSA Mammography Quality Standards Act Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge in how to operate digital mammography equipment and related technology.

• Competency in the performance of screening/diagnostic mammograms as well as interventional breast procedures.

• Knowledge in how to operate breast ultrasound equipment and related technology.

• Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.

• Effective interpersonal skill sets that lead to productive communications and collaborations.

• Competency in interpreting physician order requests for screening/diagnostic breast examinations.

• Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipment settings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.

• Ability to consistently produce quality images related to the breast region.

• General Computer Knowledge

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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About Denver Health

Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.

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