Mammographer, Per Diem

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health's Mammography Department in Lebanon, NH is seeking a Per Diem Mammographer/Dxa Technologist to perform breast imaging, ultrasound and DXA exams, with biopsy support. The role supports cross-training and MQSA compliant practice while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The schedule features five 8-hour day shifts, 6:45 am to 5:15 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends and 10%/15% shift differentials.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical Mammography experience required.
• Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited program, based on ARRT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex breast imaging and DXA exam as well as Breast Imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.
• Performs required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals.
• Instructs and reviews the technical performance of diagnostic technologists. Instructs patients in breast self-examinations.
• Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
• Utilizes e-DH, RIS, and PACS to perform job functions.
• Maintain a second Mammography registry as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Mammography experience

Education

Associate's degree (per ARRT guidelines)

Tools

RIS

PACS

e-DH

Job description

Overview

The Mammography Department at our Lebanon, NH campus offers a dynamic, specialized environment for both screening and diagnostic imaging. As part of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program (CBCP) at DHMC, our Breast Imaging team plays a vital role in delivering coordinated, patient-centered care. The Breast Imaging division also performs Dxa exams.

We are seeking a Per Diem Mammographer/Dxa Technologist to join the team to perform breast imaging as well as ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures and Dxa exams. Biopsy experience, breast ultrasound experience, and Dxa experience are preferred but not required. Mammographers will assist in the technical orientation of cross-trained Radiologic Technologists and instruct them in complex or difficult procedures.

This is a per diem position. Our Mammographers work 5 8-hour shifts as scheduled, Monday through Friday, from 6:45 am to 5:15 pm, with occasional evening and weekend coverage on a rotating basis. There is a 10% shift differential for evenings and a 15% shift differential for weekends.

Responsibilities

1. Performs routine and complex breast imaging and DXA exam as well as Breast Imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.
2. Performs required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals.
3. Instructs and reviews the technical performance of diagnostic technologists. Instructs patients in breast self-examinations.
4. Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
5. Utilizes e-DH, RIS, and PACS to perform job functions.
6. Maintain a second Mammography registry as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards.
7. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clinical Mammography experience required.
• Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited program, based on ARRT guidelines.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Ther - NH- BLS required at hire.
• Radiologic Technologist - Radiography (RT - R) and Radiologic Technologist - Mammography (RT - M) within 730 days.
• Radiologic Technologist - Bone Densitometry (RT-BD) and Radiologic Technologist - Breast Sonography (RT- BS) preferred.
• Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) or Certified Clinical Densitometry (CCD) from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) preferred.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $35.60/Hr. - $55.18/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 40819

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.