Denver Health·Denver, Colorado
The primary responsibility involves performing screening and diagnostic mammograms under radiologist direction, requiring prudent judgment and strong technical skills in applying ionizing radiation. Secondary duties include assisting radiologists with interventional breast procedures and breast ultrasound examinations to aid in diagnosis.
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As one primary component of this job, and under the direction of a radiologist, performs screening and diagnostic mammograms at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. 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 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.
Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms following appropriate assessment by clinicians. (50%)
Performs breast ultrasound procedures in a timely manner according to physicians’ order, established protocols, and/or specific radiologist direction. (5%)
Effectively interacts with Denver Health’s PACS system through compliance with data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, image quality assurance, and other related user interface activities. (5%)
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. (5%)
Maintains records of examinations and other pertinent information on patients within Epic. (5%)
Performs QC/QA processes daily on digital equipment. Phantom image test must be performed weekly. (5%)
Assembles order requisition, patient history sheet, and comparison films (when relevant) for radiologists’ review within 30 minutes of completion of exam. (5%)
Performs duties related to the management of pathology results that include: printing and copying of pathology reports; verifying if patients are scheduled properly; and entering of pathology results into the computer system. Any or all of the following activities may be required each week as directed by supervisor and/or radiologist(s).
Print written pathology reports from previous week’s patients’ biopsies.
Refer abnormal results to surgical breast clinic for an appointment.
Education patients of their scheduled procedures.
Meet with patients to discuss biopsy results.
Assist with preparation for breast conference.
Update the procedure book with pathology results.
Check status of patients waiting for biopsies and document.
Notify PCP about patient’s status.
Check status of patients needing additional views and document.
Enter pathology results into Epic.
Notify care providers of patient’s pathology results.
Remind radiologist to addend his/her interpretation by providing the radiologist a copy of the written pathology report. (5%)
Uses Epic to schedule breast diagnostic studies. (5%)
Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking, and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized when performing general radiographic examinations. (5%)
Maintains a clean and orderly working environment through wiping down examination tables, changing linens, stocking supplies, and washing/disinfecting general radiographic equipment. (5%)
• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
• less than 1 year 1 year of professional work experience in performing breast screening and diagnostic procedures, preferred.
Shift: Days (United States of America)
$34.06 - $51.09 / hr
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with exceptional retirement contributions, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
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, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each 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. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Candidates must possess a Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program and are required to have a Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from AHA and ARRT certifications for Mammography and Radiography, or a Colorado Provisional Mammography License. While less than one year of experience is listed, one year of professional experience in breast screening and diagnostic procedures is preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, allied health employers commonly look for radiation therapists who are licensed, ARRT-certified, and trained through an accredited program, with entry-level to early-career experience often accepted. These roles can be competitive because facilities want candidates who can start safely in a high-precision setting and work closely with oncology teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your license status and ARRT credentials before applying.
