Per Diem Mammographer

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,632 - 101,983; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) savings matches

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is looking for an experienced Mammographic Technologist responsible for providing superior customer service and performing all duties of a staff Radiologic Technologist. The role includes ensuring compliance with quality standards, keeping patient records, and assisting in interventional procedures.

Required qualifications include completion of a Radiologic Technology program, certification, and 3-5 years of experience. The position offers a competitive hourly compensation of $49.82 to $74.03, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years as a Mammographic Technologist with in-depth knowledge of Mammography imaging procedures.
• Certified Mammographic Technologist, valid Massachusetts license in Radiologic Technology, Mammography and ARRT certification.
• Must have and maintain BLS certification or obtain certification within three months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to clients and patients.
• Perform all duties of a staff Radiologic Technologist.
• Monitor daily quality control program specific to Mammography Quality Standards.

Skills

Vast knowledge of radiographic and mammographic procedures

Excellent communication skills

Education

Successful completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.
• Performs all the duties of a staff Radiologic Technologist.
• Attends in‑service lectures and seminars relating to Mammography and maintains documentation of specialized training in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures concerning Mammography.
• Assists in the orientation of Technologists to Mammography.
• Monitors daily quality control program specific to Mammography Quality Standards Act, DPH, and ACR guidelines.
• Performs daily testing on Mammography equipment.
• Reports problems to Technical Manager and/or Radiology Engineer.
• Obtains patient’s prior Mammograms, records, and reports for comparison.
• Maintains a log of patients undergoing Mammographic procedures, including patient name, date of procedure, description of procedure, and referring physician.
• Maintains a call‑back postcard file to remind patients for follow‑up care consistent with the radiologist’s recommendation.
• Assists radiologist to perform all interventional Mammographic examinations.
• Assists Technical Manager to perform yearly merit evaluations for technologists working in Mammography.
• Performs all necessary functions to provide efficient patient care including clerical and transport duties.
• Completes all patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.

Non‑Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains supplies in exam rooms and storage areas.
• Duplicates films when requested.

Reporting Requirements

• Reports appropriate information to radiologists and medical staff when requested.
• Reports exam histories and reports to referring physicians and/or their staff members.
• Reports changes to Mammography practices to the Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program.

Accountability

• Maintains good communications with patients, referring physicians, nursing staff, and other Radiology clients.
• Responsible for the quality of images produced and submitted to the radiologists for interpretation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Successful completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum Experience: 3‑5 years as a Mammographic Technologist with in‑depth knowledge of Mammography imaging procedures.
• Minimum Skills/Abilities: Vast knowledge of radiographic and mammographic procedures and equipment operation, excellent communication skills to lead and work effectively with physicians and other health‑care workers.
• Certification/Licensure: Certified Mammographic Technologist, valid Massachusetts license in Radiologic Technology, Mammography and ARRT certification.
• Special Qualification: Must have and maintain BLS certification or obtain certification within three (3) months of hire date.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $49.82 – $74.03 per hour (based on minimum qualifications).
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, 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

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E‑Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.