Mammography Tech

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

1.    Demonstrates knowledge of breast anatomy, pathological conditions, and safe administration of radiation.
2.    Working knowledge of all mammography, stereotactic, and ultrasound equipment, protocols, and procedures that require the use of contrast agents, medications, and/or sterile techniques.
3.    Ensures equipment quality is within safe limits per MQSA and ACR guidelines prior to daily use.
4.    Identifies and reviews patient’s requisition for appropriateness of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis, and reviews all demographic information and patient history to ensure accuracy.
5.    Performs breast imaging and reviews examinations for technical quality, presents completed examinations to the radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the continuum of patient care.
6.    Clearly communicates, educates, and guides patients prior to, during, and after breast imaging procedures, to support patients toward the next step of their breast health.
7.    Schedules diagnostic and procedural breast imaging appointments and assists in coordinating breast imaging exams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
8.    Enters pathology results into the patient’s medical record.
9.    Assists on the preparation of cases for Tumor Board.
10.    Ensures the completion of work assignments and proper patient charge.
11.    Organizes and monitors medical supply inventory, and communicates needs to Lead/Supervisor.
12.    Acts as a team player to participate in the overall success of the department.
13.    Participates in the orientation of new employees and healthcare professionals.
14.    Supports Breast Center administrative needs.
15.    Promotes breast health education by assisting in organizational promotional/educational events.
16.    Performs other duties as assigned.
17.    Maintains 24 CEU credits according to A.R.R.T. guidelines every two years and stay current with CPR certification.

• 3 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist preferred.

•    American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with Radiography (R) and Mammography (M) certification required.
•    American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with Breast Sonography (BS) certification OR American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) with Breast (BR) certification required.
•    Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
•    Documentation of Mammography training as per Radiologic Technologists regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(2) required
•    Documentation of Digital Mammography training as per Radiologic Technologists regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(2) required
•    Documentation of Tomosythesis Mammography training as per Radiologic Technologists regulation 21 CFR 900.12(a)(2) required

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Competitive wages
  
  
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  
  
  • Housing programs
  
  
  • Childcare reimbursement 
  
  
  
  


• Comprehensive Health Benefits: 
  
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental 
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  
  


• Educational Programs: 
  
  
  
  • Tuition Assistance 
  
  
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  
  
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  
  
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time Off:
  
  
  
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
  
  
  
  


• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  
  
  
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching 
  
  
  • Life insurance
  
  
  • Short and long-term disability
  
  
  
  


• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  
  
  
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  
  
  • Recreation discounts
  
  
  • Pet insurance