Our Client is currently seeking Mammography Technologist for positions in Meridian, Idaho for a 5x8 Days, 09:00:00-17:00:00, 8.00-5 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in Idaho. This is a Mammography Technologist position in the Breastcare Services BCS Meadowlake type:Mammography.
Requirements
• Current Resume
• Certification as required by state
• 2 current clinical references
• Competitive pay rates
• Health/Dental Benefit package
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Unit Notes:
Department: Radiology - Mammography
General Certification Requirements: BLS
Certs/ARRT & other specialty certification requirements: ARRT and Mammography certification
How many scanners/rooms does this department have?
• Screening: Boise, Eagle, and Nampa 1 scanner with 2 techs working on it. Meridian has 2 scanners with 4 techs working
• Diagnostic: Boise 2 machines- they do run a triple on these 2 machines so staff rotate through 2 machines with 3 schedules. Nampa and Meridian each have 1 machine
Will they have to float/cover any other areas?
Will either do screening or diagnostic, will not float between the two.
Common types of imaging/studies performed & Job Duties
• Screening: Standard screening- implant patients, patients with special needs-w/c, walkers, 4D mammograms
• Diagnostic: Breasts scans and possibly procedures
Experience or 'Must have' skills
• Must have 3-4 years of experience in mammography
• Must have done at least 1-2 contracts
Average # of scans/studies per day
• Diagnostic: on average 14 per day. Scans are every 30 minutes regardless if unilateral or bilateral
• Screening- 18-21 in an 8 hour or 21-25 in a 10 hour shift- do provide additional time for implants, new patients (20 minutes)
EMR &/or PACS (Picture Archive & Communication System: software & hardware) do they use
• EMR: EPIC
• PACS: Change
Department Specific Equipment (GE, Phillips, Siemens)
• Screening: Hologic
• Diagnostic: Hologic and for procedures have a Hologic prone biopsy table with Bravera biopsy device
Is there a Radiology Supervisor or Lead Tech on each shift?
lead available but may not be onsite
Do they use RRAs (Registered Radiology Assistants)?
no
Radiologist in-house?
Screens are batch read- do images review and read and reported out later
Do they have to start IVs? (if applicable to the department)
no
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?)
• Screening: 0730-4p, 8-430, 10 hours 7-530
• Diagnostic: 8 hour shifts, shifts vary from 0730-1600, 08-430, 830-5
Weekend Requirements: no
Holiday Requirements: no
Call or Standby requirement? Response time? no
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Are scrubs provided? any color of scrubs as long as clean and professional
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? 2-3 shifts in addition to general orientation
Cancellation Policy: 4 shifts per 13 week assignment
Charting System: EPIC
BSN Required: False
License to Submit: Yes
Trauma Level: Care Setting: Acute
Division: Allied
Shift Notes: Days
Required Certifications: ARRT, BLS Certification
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week