Mammography Technologist

Company: Hartford HealthCare
Location: Westerly
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Description Job Schedule: Part Time
Standard Hours: 32
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Day shift with rotating weekends and holidays. Approximately 1 weekend per month.

Sign-On Bonus eligible for certified Mammography Technologists with over one year of experience! Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special! For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
Job Summary: Responsible for performing all technical aspects of Radiography and Mammography exams according to department procedure and protocols. Processes requisitions and records patient information. Qualifications Education: Graduate of a JCERT accredited program for Radiologic Technologists. Experience: No additional experience necessary beyond completion of clinical internship required to take mammography certification boards. One year experience as a mammographer preferred. License and Certification: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Mammography Certification upon hire or eligible. Current State of Connecticut Radiographer license. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information. Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
Working knowledge of Radiologic Technology and Mammography. Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers. Must be organized, flexible and a team player. Ability to work in a stressful environment. Ability to handle multiple priorities. Strong commitment to customer service. PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING
Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction. Requires the ability to take the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems. Requires the ability to recognize problem situations and refer them to the appropriate staff member. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

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