Mammography Technologist-MSHAR

UMass Memorial Health; United States; On-site; USD 102,916,000 - 168,833,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform mammography exams with patient assessments and image optimization. You will document history, maintain safety standards, and support related radiology duties in a busy hospital environment.

Qualified applicants hold ARRT registration in Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography, MA licensure, and BLS certification. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care in Central Massachusetts.

Qualifications

• Registration in both Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography by ARRT.
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a mammography technologist.
• BLS healthcare provider certification before 90-day probation.

Responsibilities

• Operates Mammography Equipment and performs exams with patient assessment and protocol adjustments.
• Records patient breast history and notes discomfort or medical concerns.
• Adheres to department policies and documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS and PEN RAD.
• Assists in other areas or modalities as needed.
• Cleans and maintains equipment and work area.
• Maintains ongoing Mammography QA and continuing education.

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$35.94 - $58.96

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Friday, Thursday, Tuesday

Scheduled Hours:

730a-4p

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

10021 - 3580 Mammography

Union:

SHARE Marlborough

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under general supervision and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Mammography Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs Mammography and related clerical service duties.

I. Major Responsibilities:

1. Operates Mammography Equipment and performs Mammography Exams; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age or condition using universal protocol and sterile techniques as necessary. Demonstrates breast self-examination if required.
2. Records all pertinent breast history from the patient and notes any discomfort or medical complaint which could be of importance to the Radiologist.
3. Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, and safety control. Accurately documents work in the HIS/RIS/PACS and PEN RAD systems.
4. Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.
5. Cleans and maintains all accessory equipment (i.e., paddles, detectors, work area).
6. Remains abreast of developments in the field of Mammography and maintains all necessary continuing educational units for Mammography. Responsible for Quality Control designated by supervisor.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:

1. Registration in both Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
2. Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a mammography technologist.
3. BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.

Experience/Skills:
Required:

1. Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred:

1. Prior experience in the field

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:

1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Sit - 1/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger, handle or feel - 2/3
6. Push/pull - 2/3
7. Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - 2/3
8. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3
2. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

1. Work near moving mechanical parts - 2/3

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.