Mammographer - 40 Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Radiographer/Mammographer to perform screening and diagnostic mammography, position patients, set exposure factors, and ensure image quality. The role requires ARRT registration and MA licensing, with involvement in training students and maintaining accurate Epic records. The position is based in Cambridge, MA with a Monday–Friday shift from 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. The pay range is $47.00–$69.84 per hour, with compensation determined by factors including

Qualifications

• 2 years of formal Radiologic Technology training with at least 1 year of radiography experience and additional training in mammography.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Good interpersonal skills and collaboration with team.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of Mammography, including screening and diagnostic procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment and positions patients for appropriate exams.
• Maintains patient safety and follows radiation protection procedures.
• Evaluates radiographs, ensures adequate quality, and requests additional views when needed.
• Documents all exams accurately in Epic and maintains records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

2 years radiologic technology training (plus 1 year radiography)

ARRT registration

Mammography training

Tools

CAD system

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.

RADIOGRAPHER/MAMMOGRAPHER

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of Mammography to include screening, diagnostic, needle localization and other related imaging.
• Able to operate imaging equipment and other devices as appropriate.
• Positions patients to obtain anatomic information.
• Calculates exposure factors correctly to reduce radiation exposure to patients.
• Practices radiation protection for both patients and personnel.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical quality and uses sound judgement to take additional radiographs to better demonstrate pathology.
• Evaluates requisition for appropriate history and clinical information and seeks guidance on correct exam if questionable.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions and hazards to appropriate supervisor.
• Performs diagnostic mammography on a regularly scheduled basis and maintains competency in needle localization and/or stereotactic biopsy procedures.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
• Assists in training of student radiographers.
• Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
• Patient wait times are minimized.
• More than 90% of time worked is spent on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
• Actively follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
• Attends yearly “Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA” inservice.
• Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
• Produces an accurate computer and written record on each exam.
• Completes Epic entries 98% of the time.
• Completes requisition correlation accurately 98% of the time.
• Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
• Digitizes appropriate mammography films using the CAD system.
• Performs various other similar or related duties as required and/or directed by supervisors.
• Willingly performs any task for which the employee is competent.

Licenses:

• Meets ARRT standards
• Meets MA State licensing standards
• Licensed in both Mammography and in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Provides documentation of continuing education and licensing as it’s updated to mammography supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of formal Radiologic Technology training with at least one year of radiography experience and additional training in mammography.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Hours / Shift:

• Shift schedule is Monday through Friday: 8am-4.30 approx

Pay Range:

$47.00 - $69.84

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, geographyof 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