Mammography Technologist II

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health's Breast Imaging Center in Boston seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in digital screening and diagnostic mammography, including needle localizations. You will interact with staff, patients, and referring clinicians while following radiation safety protocols and maintaining complete records.

You will mentor student radiographers, monitor equipment, and contribute to smooth department operations, ensuring timely patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist license required.
• RAML-Mammography Registration required.
• BLS Certification (AHA) required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• Must work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Experience with computer systems including MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of digital screening and diagnostic mammography to include mammography guided needle localizations. Adheres to State and Federal regulations with regard to radiation safety. Maintains and complete records relative to the examination performed. (essential)
• Collaborates with other staff to respond to changes in operational flow that effects patient care by adapting own pace and schedule. Communicates with patients and physicians to expedite patients through the department, including accommodating patients who present with acute clinical indications. (essential)
• Monitors equipment performance and performs preventative maintenance as required. Advises supervisor or clinical manager of observed equipment malfunction or imaging accessories needing repair or removal from service. (essential)
• Mentors any student radiographer/ on boarding mammography technologists assigned to them and evaluates progress through established forms of documentation. In absence of supervisor is responsible for making decisions based on established protocols that would ensure continuity of patient care while in the Breast Imaging department. (essential)

Skills

English communication

Experience in fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

ARRT Radiologic Technologist License

RAML-Mammography Registration

BLS Certification (AHA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

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.

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

In a dynamic Diagnostic and Screening Breast Imaging Center, performs digital screening, diagnostic mammography and breast procedures as assigned. Involves extensive interaction with staff, patients, and referring clinicians.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of digital screening and diagnostic mammography to include mammography guided needle localizations. Adheres to State and Federal regulations with regard to radiation safety. Maintains and complete records relative to the examination performed. (essential)
• Collaborates with other staff to respond to changes in operational flow that effects patient care by adapting own pace and schedule. Communicates with patients and physicians to expedite patients through the department, including accommodating patients who present with acute clinical indications. (essential)
• Monitors equipment performance and performs preventative maintenance as required. Advises supervisor or clinical manager of observed equipment malfunction or imaging accessories needing repair or removal from service. (essential)
• Mentors any student radiographer/ on boarding mammography technologists assigned to them and evaluates progress through established forms of documentation. In absence of supervisor is responsible for making decisions based on established protocols that would ensure continuity of patient care while in the Breast Imaging department. (essential)

Additional Responsibilities

• May be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the Medical Center's services (may include: visitors, patients, employees or others).

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• License American Registry of Rad Tech required., and Registration RAML-Mammography required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 1-3 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 30 days to provide BLS certification. Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing task and demands and to seek supervisory/managerial assistance as appropriate.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

Written Communications

Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.

Oral Communications

Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge

Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.

Team Work

Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.

Customer Service

Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Age Based Competencies

Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

Pay Range

$48.00 - $71.33

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, geography of 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.

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