Mammography Technologist - Kirkland

Company: Virginia Mason Medical Center
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. Responsibilities
!! Sign-on Bonus !! Up to $5,000 The Mammography Technologist, under direct supervision, utilize specialized knowledge and skills to produce high quality mammographic images for screening and/or diagnosis for specified patient population. This position is responsible to complete required documentation for MQSA/ACR/FDA accreditations. Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level. You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients. As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:

• Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans -
• Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA - -
• Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
• Short and long term disability programs
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401a and 403b retirement programs
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work. Qualifications
  This position requires:
  • A Washington State License as a Radiologic Technologist;
  • A certificate from the American Registry of Radiological Technology including mammography;
  • Minimum one year experience in Diagnostic Radiology (or two years at VM as a student tech);
  • 24 hours of continuing medical education are required every two years; -
  • CPR license to be renewed every two years;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • A willingness to grow with technological changes occurring in the field;
  • The ability to manage stressful situations appropriately;
  • The ability to attend to multiple tasks and work independently;
  • The ability to be versatile and flexible.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required for this position. Preferred is two years of experience in mammography. - Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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