Mammography Technologist

Where You'll Work Dignity Health Medical Foundation, established in 1993, is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health

• one of the largest health systems in the nation
• with hospitals and care centers in California, Arizona and Nevada.

Today, Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers, we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies, finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care, while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled, qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.

Dignity Health Medical Group

• Dominican, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, is committed to serving the continuing health care needs of Santa Cruz County.

Supported by the rich community history Dominican Hospital, our doctors provide convenient, personalized care to patients throughout the region along the full continuum of care. We operate 18 clinics in Santa Cruz County and feature more than 100 providers with specialties including pediatrics, oncology and hematology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, gastroenterology, OB/GYN, urology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and urgent care. Santa Cruz County is 70 miles south of San Francisco and boasts great surf, sandy beaches, redwood-covered mountains and more. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Radiologic Mammography Technologist with Dignity Health Medical Foundation, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you will perform patient care services in our outpatient clinics.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others and desire to have a positive impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Success in this role means you

• Are responsible for the performance of mammographic imaging procedures
• Maintain a clean organized and safe environment and perform patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the supervision of the radiologists other licensed staff and Management
• You will help capture usable diagnostic images from patients so the Radiologist can accurately diagnose and/or rule out different conditions
• Apply a thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the order
• Assist in preparing patients for Radiologic/Mammography examinations and relay instructions from the radiologist to your patient or authorized person
• Collect patient data documenting patient concerns, patient messages, and care provided to the patient in the patient's medical record for the radiologist's review

Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications:

High School Graduate General Studies Satisfactory completion of a formal AMA school of Radiologic Technology orequivalent to an AMA Technologic program. Completion of 40 hours of structured education in Mammography.

Medical Radiographer:

CA Basic Life Support Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills are essential. Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology for imaging, proper operation of and care of radiology diagnostic equipment, and radiation safety. Medical terminology and familiarity with an electronic practice management system and PACS.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year experience as a Radiologic/Mammography Technologist Six (6) months experience in an outpatient environment Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT