Mammography Quality Assurance Specialist

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Differentials

Bonuses as applicable

Recognition programs

Professional growth

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an experienced Mammography Technologist to operate dedicated mammography equipment and supervise other Mammographers. The role includes performing screening and diagnostic mammograms and ensuring quality control in line with MQSA, DPH and ACR guidelines.

The candidate should have ARRT licenses (R and M), 2–3 years of mammography experience, and 1–2 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree related field preferred.
• MA Radiography and Mammography license required (Massachusetts).
• ARRT-R certification required; Mammography ARR T-M certification required.
• 2–3 years mammography experience required; Supervisory experience 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms as needed.
• Perform and document QA and QC per DPH, MQSA, and ACR guidelines.
• Maintain daily records on all mammography examinations.
• Monitor compliance with recommendations for follow-up studies.
• Monitor biopsy follow-up procedures to ensure completion.
• Maintain pathological results from biopsies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in Related Field preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation of a dedicated mammography equipment to perform radiologic procedures and overseeing other Mammographers.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes.

Essential Functions

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms as needed.
• Perform and document all quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) per DPH, MQSA, and ACR guidelines.
• Maintain daily records on all mammography examinations.
• Monitor compliance with recommendations for follow-up studies.
• Monitor recommendations for biopsies to ensure follow-up procedures have been performed.
• Maintain pathological results from biopsies.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Radiologic Technologist [MA - Radiography and Mammography] required
• Registered Technologist [ARRT-R] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
• Mammography [ARRT-M] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required

Experience

Prior mammography experience 2-3 years required and Supervisory experience 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain all required continuing education credits and licensure during employment.
• Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, understand the differences of female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging degree of understanding and physical limitation related to age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$47.00 - $67.74/Hourly

Grade

7At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

Compensation and Benefits

• competitive base pay
• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums and bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions
• support your professional growth

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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