Mammography Technologist

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist responsible for performing mammographic exams essential for diagnosing and treating various conditions. The role entails effective communication with patients and ensures the safety of personnel and patients.

The ideal candidate will have two years of post-high school training in Radiologic technology along with MSRT/ARRT (M) certification. A competitive compensation range of $51.32 to $76.26 is offered, along with extensive benefits to support employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients.
• Knowledge of diagnostic radiology and mammography principles.
• Understanding and implementation of managed care criteria for reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams for diagnostic purposes.
• Maximize patient flow through scheduling.
• Ensure radiology/mammography safety for personnel and patients.

Skills

Mammographic technical skills

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Completion of two years post-high school training in an approved school of Radiologic technology

MSRT/ARRT (M) certification

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Job description

Under general supervision of Manager of Breast Imaging, the Mammography technologist provides Mammographic technical skills to the Department mission. Duties are to work as technologist and duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary. The Mammography technologist performs mammography exams for use of diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury to patients of all ages.

• All other Radiology/Mammography exams either added as new or currently in place can be performed as required
• Ensures the following parameters and issues are maintained and or performed at all times by all staff
• Radiology/mammography safety for personnel and patients
• Thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology
• Protocols kept current and state-of-the-art. Works through radiologist and staff to develop and improve protocols
• Communicates procedures, concerns and delay to patients at all times
• Maximizes patient flow through both Radiology/Mammography schedule and new program initiatives
• Utilizes schedule logs to keep patients informed of procedures and delays.
• Enters all pertinent Radiology/Mammography patient information into Information System as required
• Maximizes codes and reimbursement issues within Radiology/mammography via code updates, changes and knowledge base
• Understands and implements all updated managed care criteria for reimbursement and billing protocols
• Communicates with service vendors regarding service and equipment related issues
• Ensures call ins are timely, efficient , qualitative and complete
• Updates and develops as necessary, the most appropriate radiology/mammography protocols to maintain department requirements for clinical and research purpose.
• Requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and mammography and the operation and maintenance of Radiologic equipment to include mammography
• Generally acquired through the completion of two years post-high school training in an approved, school of Radiologic technology. MSRT/ARRT (M) required
• The Mammographer requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and all/any apprehensions, to instruct students and to provide technical supervision to staff technologists.
• Requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and mammography and the operation and maintenance of Radiologic equipment to include mammography
• Generally acquired through the completion of two years post-high school training in an approved, school of Radiologic technology. MSRT/ARRT (M) required

Compensation Range:
$51.32- $76.26

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans