Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mammography Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- 30 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Summary:
To provide diagnostic Mammography services to include clerical duties as required. To perform all duties in a manner which promotes team concepts and reflects the KPNW mission and philosophy.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform screening and diagnostic procedures, using knowledge, skills and abilities required for age of patient served, to include: Routine, biopsy/special procedure examinations in accordance with department policies and procedures.
- Image acquisition and processing. Assist patient/transport.
- File work. Reception/computer. Quality control functions and troubleshoot equipment. Physician/staff communication. Restocking supplies/cleaning. Participates in on-call or standby schedule as required. (These percentages are representative for this position in the REGION. Specific percentages may change depending on work location). Other duties (as assigned).
Basic Qualifications: Experience
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (Oregon) required at hire OR Registered Radiologic Technologist (Washington) required at hire
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist required at hire from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
Additional Requirements:- Proof of continuing education.
- Demonstrates customer-focused service skills.
- Mandatory Infection Control education and training will occur on an annual basis.
- Knowledge and skills in Infection Control shall be evaluated annually on an oral or written basis per KPNW policy and/or requirements.
Preferred Qualifications: - Minimum one (1) year prior Mammography Tech work experience, preferably within the last three (3) years.
- Organizational skills, time management, prioritization, planning; attention to detail; problem solving, decision making, judgment; technical skills; initiative; communication, interpersonal skills, customer relations, organizational relations.
- Associates degree in Radiologic Science or related field.
Posted job title: Technologist, Mammography, Portland, 30Hours, Days
About Kaiser Permanente
At the heart of health care, you'll find Kaiser Permanente. As the nations leading not-for-profit, integrated health plan, we make a difference in the lives of members, patients, and communities across the country.
With 39 hospitals and more than 734 locations in eight states and the District of Columbia, we proudly serve more than 12.7 million members from coast to coast. Whether you choose to join a hospital in the Northwest, a clinic in Southern California, or a medical office in the Mid-Atlantic, we have many opportunities for you to shape the future of care.
Our teams are empowered to advance impactful and extraordinary care for all by pioneering health outcomes, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating new opportunities for learning and advancement. This covers more than our members and our employees; it also reaches far into our communities. Together, we're proudly working as one for a healthier today and tomorrow.