Lead Mammographer - 40 Hours

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to operate mammography equipment, guide a team, and ensure high-quality imaging and patient care. The role includes supervising staff during day shifts, performing screenings and biopsies, and maintaining records.

Required ARRT certification in radiologic technology and mammography, MA license, and 3 years of related experience. Epic experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related work experience required.
• ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology and Mammography.
• Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license required.
• Graduate of approved School of Radiology; High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Performing screening and diagnostic mammograms, positioning patients correctly for optimal image quality, and assisting with biopsies.
• Assigning tasks to other technologists, providing guidance and training to new staff, evaluating performance, and addressing issues within the department. Monitoring equipment functionality, QA checks, MQSA compliance, and identifying quality issues.
• Explaining procedures to patients, addressing concerns, maintaining confidentiality, and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling appointments, managing staff schedules, and reporting to the Mammography Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Quality assurance

Patient communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

ARRT license (Radiologic Technology)

ARRT Mammography credential

Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license

Graduate of approved School of Radiology

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

LEAD MAMMO/RAD TECHNICIAN Job Description: Lead Mammographer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mammography Technologist to join our fast-paced team. In this role, you will operate specialized radiography equipment to assist in the safe and efficient diagnosis and assessment of patient conditions.

Expand your knowledge while working in the Hoffman Breast Center. Use your expertise in Mammography to assist in providing quality care to our loyal patient base.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performing screening and diagnostic mammograms, positioning patients correctly for optimal image quality, and assisting with biopsies.
• Assigning tasks to other technologists, providing guidance and training to new staff, evaluating performance, and addressing any issues within the department Monitoring equipment functionality, performing quality assurance checks, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (MQSA), and identifying potential quality issues
• Explaining procedures to patients, addressing concerns, maintaining patient confidentiality, and coordinating follow-up appointments.
• Maintaining accurate patient records, scheduling appointments, managing staff schedules, and reporting to the Mammography Supervisor.

This position will work a day shift from 8:00-4:30.

Preferred Criteria Prior leadership experience Prior Epic experience Required Criteria 3 years of related work experience American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registered in Radiologic Technology and Mammography Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist license Graduate of approved School of Radiology High School Diploma/GED

Pay Range: $51.70 - $76.82 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.