Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

UMI Imaging Center-Clinic

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

**Sign-On Bonus** Up to 15k for Qualified Applicants**

Great careers are built at Banner Health. Our medical imaging and radiology team members play a key role in excellent patient care.?? If you like the idea of making a positive change in people???s lives ??? apply today.

We are an outpatient facility separate from the hospital.?? We are mostly a breast imaging facility.?? We have a new breast scheduling team that works on site.?? We have two Hologic Mammo machines, a ATEC Sapphire Stereo BX unit, and 2 ultrasound machines.?? We have Breast MRI and MRI Biopsy on site as well. We will have a total of 4 Mammo techs, 1.5 Breast US techs.??

We are a fast passed mammo unit. We work very closely with the AZ Cancer Center and Surgeons to get the best breast care for our patients. We are a BICOE (Breast Imaging Center of Excellence) through the ACR.?? We are accredited in mammo, Stereo Biopsy, US and US Biopsy, and Breast MRI.??

As an Mammography Technologist, you will be working at the Banner-University Medicine Breast Imaging Center, providing assistance with procedures, performing screening and diagnostic 2D and 3D mammograms as well as help track and fulfill MQSA requirements. Will be performing Screening and Diagnostic Mammos. Need to be a certified Mammo tech with all MQSA credentials which included, 8 hrs Tomo/Digital Mammo training.?? Mininum of 200 mammos performed in last 24 months.?? 15 CME (education credits) of Breast within the last 3 years.?? Mammo experience is required.?? Screening Mammo is a must.?? Knowledge of Diagnostic Mammo and Stereo procedures is a HUGE plus.??

Mammo- 10k sign on with 1 year experience and 2 year commitment

Mammo and Ultrasound- 15k sign on with 1 year experience and 2 year commitment

Schedule: full-time, Monday-Friday; 8:15AM-4:45PM .

University Medical Center Tucson PBCs Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting ground breaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is Southern Arizona's only Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1.??Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers??? orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

2.??Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

3.??Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.

8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and licensure by the state regulatory agency as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in Mammography required within 18 months of hire. BLS certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.