Description
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Description
With your passion for solving clinical
mysteries and our comprehensive imaging capabilities and sophisticated
technology, you can experience an exciting and rewarding imaging career at UCLA
Health. You’ll be able to elevate your skills, expand your knowledge, and grow
your career within an inclusive, supportive, and empowering workplace. Come see
for yourself.
Under the supervision of the Breast
Imaging Manager and Medical Director, the Mammography Technologist Trainee will
observe and learn how to perform diagnostic mammographic imaging, assist with
quality control, and support procedures like stereotactic biopsies. They will
gain hands-on experience with digital and DBT imaging while ensuring patient
education, preparation and confidentiality. The trainee will also learn proper
sterile techniques, assist radiologists as needed and rotate across UCLA Health
radiology locations. Candidates must be current or recent graduates of a
Radiologic Technology Training program and demonstrate a willingness to develop
essential technical and patient care skills.
Salary Range: $39.95 Hourly
Qualifications
- BCLS
certificate from American Heart Association or American Red Cross-
required - Current or Recent graduate from a
Radiologic Technology program – required - Mammography focus – highly
desired - Ability to accept and carry out oral and written
instructions accurately - Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and
diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and
other outside offices both in person and over the phone - Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to
distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s)
and medical diagnoses - Ability to adapt to advancement and changing
technology - Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs
of referring services, physicians and patients - Skill in employing independent decision making
while performing various job functions - Telephone manners and skills to handle heavy
telephone lines with courtesy and tact - Understand the requirements of the EMTALA
(Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act)