Mammography Technologist, Per-Diem, Day shift

• Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve.
• Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole-person care, mind, body and spirit, across our 302-bed medical center, emergency department, and network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services.
• The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.
• Job Summary: Performs specialized examinations of the breast to help in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.
• Performs all required procedures in the department while operating specialized equipment.
• Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.
• Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology: Required Experience as a Mammography Technologist: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Radiologic Technologist License: Required in OR: Required in OR American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€" Radiography (ARRT-R): Required American Registry of Radiologic Technologists â€" Mammography (ARRT-M): Required in OR, Preferred in CA and HI Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Essential Functions: Completes patient education regarding the exam while promoting privacy and comfort for the patient.
• Follows infection control and safety guidelines.
• Performs diagnostic or screening mammogram as ordered.
• Prepares for and assists the Radiologist in the completion of intricate mammography examinations, including breast biopsies.
• Produces high quality films for the radiologist to evaluate and completes appropriate documentation.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
• Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
• Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.

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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.