Mammography Technologist YVMC

Location

UCHealth Yampa Valley Med Center, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Department

YVMC Breast Health Center

Work Schedule

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$45.44 - $63.62 per hour, depending on relevant experience.

Summary

Performs mammography procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

Reviews patient history, physician orders and schedules appointments; educates patients regarding procedures, equipment, and examinations; prepares and administers contrast media and medications within scope of practice; monitors patient condition, reports and responds to changes; assists the physician with interventional procedures such as fine needle aspiration and needle localization; prepares equipment and supplies; selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters; implements safety standards and quality control procedures; troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions; participates in MQSA compliance; positions patient and performs imaging; analyzes results, identifies image quality issues, takes corrective actions including repositioning or repeating procedures; enters, transmits, and reports scan results; demonstrates critical thinking, decisive judgment, and self‑directed work in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program; Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT) and certified in Mammography (M) by ARRT—or ARRT‑R plus State Provisional Mammographer registration and ARRT‑M within 12 months; State licensure if required by law; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification or CPR card in hand before start date; BLS or CPR card valid for at least sixty days from hire.

Recognition

Performance bonus: 3‑Year Incentive Bonus, paid annually in October during the third year of employment. Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase based on documented performance. Market reviews: annual base‑pay reviews to maintain competitiveness.

Health and Well‑Being

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents; discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; free Care.com membership; voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs; paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (incl. Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up options; short‑term and long‑term disability with buy‑up options.

Retirement and Savings

403(b) plan with employer matching; optional 457(b) plan; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan.

Education and Career Growth

Access to academic degrees and certificate programs, up to 100% tuition, books, and fees paid for specific degrees; up to $10,000 / year pre‑paid for other programs; up to $5,250 / year tuition reimbursement; access to LinkedIn Learning; internal professional development opportunities; assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loan forgiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on valid requirements; no discrimination will occur on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. UCHealth will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities unless they impose an undue hardship.