Mammography Technologist - PRN
IU Health
- Location
- Onsite (Avon, IN)
- Employment
- Part-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
IU Health West Hospital seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic and screening mammographic studies in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment. The role involves ensuring patient safety, assisting with biopsies, and supporting DEXA services within a collaborative team.
Skills
Full job details
Mammography Technologist | PRN | IU Health West Hospital | Avon, Indiana
Join the high-performing breast imaging team at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana, as a PRN Mammography Technologist. This true PRN opportunity offers flexibility while providing the chance to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment known for exceptional patient satisfaction and a strong team culture.
Position Highlights:
- True PRN position
- Monday-Friday day shift hours, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- No call requirements
- No holiday coverage
- Schedule posted several weeks in advance, allowing PRN staff to plan availability and pick up shifts
- Coverage opportunities for PTO, call-offs, and staffing needs
- Located at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana
Department Highlights:
- Fast-paced and highly engaged breast imaging department
- Consistently strong patient experience and patient engagement scores
- Collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture
- Approximately 100 patients per day
- Performs screening and diagnostic mammography services
- Opportunity to support DEXA services as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experienced Mammography Technologist
- Strong patient care and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced outpatient environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mammography technologist seeking flexibility while remaining part of a supportive team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and diagnostic excellence.
Job Duties, Tasks and Qualifications:
Performs quality diagnostic and screening mammographic studies utilizing a knowledge of anatomic positions. Ensures patient safety and comfort during procedures by explaining the process, positioning patients correctly, and adjusting equipment as needed. Reviews prior imaging to attain and/or improve tissue visualization as compared to prior studies. Complies with FDA MQSA Regulations. Assists with mammographs, ultrasound, and MR guided breast localizations and biopsies. May perform screening breast ultrasound procedures as required by local facility.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
- Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
- Requires active status as a Registered Technologist - Radiography, RT(R) through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Requires certification in Mammography (M) through the ARRT within 12 months of hire. If performing breast ultrasound, must obtain credential through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): RDMS(BR); American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT): RT(S)(BS), or RT(R)(M)(BS); within 18 months of hire.
- Requires current license through Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a Radiologic Technologist.
- Currently meets Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) requirements, preferred.
- Requires ability to learn breast ultrasound procedures, if applicable.
- Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
- IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
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With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
- At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
- Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.