Mammography Technologist

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Brockton, City of Albany (MA, NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their team. In this vital role, you'll perform essential screening and diagnostic procedures while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You'll collaborate with a skilled team, participate in quality assurance programs, and maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Documented training and experience in radiography and mammography.
• Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic procedures and assist in imaging as directed by radiologist.
• Ensure patient understanding of procedures and maintain safety protocols.

Skills

Radiography

Mammography

Patient Communication

Quality Control

Infection Control

Education

Training in Radiography

Training in Mammography

Tools

Imaging Acquisition Equipment

Hospital Information System

Communication Equipment

Job description

At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule: 40 Hours, Days/Evenings, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Job Summary:

The Mammography Technologist will perform screening and diagnostic mammographic procedures as well as bone densitometry and may also encompass the responsibilities of a Radiography Technologist; will work under the supervision of the modality supervisory technologist and modality medical director. The Mammography Technologist will perform all technical procedures within the respective modality sections as described in the Radiology Policy Manual; meet the technical competency requirements for the position; maintain an effective working relationship with all staff; and participate in professional education programs, patient/staff safety initiatives, and quality assurance/ improvement activities.

• Adhere to established policies and procedures and maintain open communication with departmental leadership and other staff regarding patient care delivery, technical operations, equipment utilization, regulatory compliance, and continuing education.


• Ensure that all patients have a thorough understanding of the procedure to be performed and communicate relevant information in a compassionate and professional manner to patients undergoing procedures.


• Work with technologists and support staff to coordinate patient flow by monitoring hospital information and scheduling systems.


• Participate in departmental and institutional quality assurance/improvement programs and adhere to required infection control, environmental care, radiation safety, and general safety procedures to ensure overall patient, staff, and public safety.


• Monitor and perform required quality control on all imaging instrumentation, survey meters, calibrators, and other devices to ensure appropriate functionality and coordination of required service.


• Optimally perform all technical procedures associated within respective modalities, and assists in imaging procedures as directed by the radiologist as well as perform complicated intravenous and intramuscular injections as required by modality and in accordance with HWPs.


• Perform routine back-up, transfer, archive and retrieval of imaging studies and maintain all necessary records and reports in a correct, timely, and efficient manner as well as create and evaluate softcopy and hardcopy production as needed.


• Ensure that all Federal, State, and local regulatory, accreditation, and organizational guidelines are met when performing job functions including during the receipt, administration, storage, disposal, and general management of radiology pharmaceuticals, supplies, and materials.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

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  Education: Documented training and experience in radiography and mammography


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  Experience: Documented experience in radiography and mammography


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  Certifications/Licensure:
  
  
  • Current BLS certification; and
  
  
  • Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Radiography (Full/General) license; and
  
  
  • Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Mammography license; and
  
  
  • Current ARRT registered certification in Radiography with RT(R) designation; and
  
  
  • Current ARRT registered certification in Mammography with RT(M) designation
  
  
  
  


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  Software/Hardware:
  
  
  • Imaging acquisition, processing, reviewing, sending, and retrieving equipment
  
  
  • Hospital information system equipment
  
  
  • Communication equipment (e.g., fax, telephone, email, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Ability to use computers


• Ability to speak, read, and write in English


• Ability to hear and respond to staff and patient needs


• Ability to physically position patients


• Ability to manipulate imaging equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans