Per Diem Mammography Technologist

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, Massachusetts, is seeking a Mammography Technologist to operate mammographic equipment and ensure patient comfort during exams. The role requires ARRT certification, RTR licensure in Massachusetts, and Mammography certification. Duties include preparing patients, obtaining requisitions, and evaluating images for quality. The position demands compliance with departmental policies and a commitment to maintaining certifications. Work is primarily indoors in a patient care setting and follows established policies ensuring patient welfare.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology required.
• RTR licensure in Massachusetts must be obtained.
• Mammography certification is necessary.
• BLS certification is essential.
• Maintain area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exams ensuring comfort and modesty.
• Operate mammographic radiographic equipment.
• Position patients and instruct them regarding procedures.
• Follow established department policies and procedures.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality.

Education

ARRT certification in Radiology

RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts

Mammography certification

BLS certification

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $32.87 - $59.17

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Saturday

Scheduled Hours: 7-3:30; 7-4:15; 8-4:30; 11-7:30

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

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 10010 - 3586 Hahnemann Mammography

Job Description Summary

Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times. Performs mammography procedures according to department procedure using standard mammography equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks. Works as technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary.

Major Responsibilities

1. Provides care for the psychological and physical needs of patients undergoing mammographic studies. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty always. Obtains and examines the requisition for mammography. Always checks patient identification before any procedure is performed. Ensures patient questionnaire is properly completed according to department policy.
2. Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. Prepares and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques as appropriate.
3. Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain and effect the desired radiographic screening/diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
4. Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of Radiologist, Supervisor and self‑improvement and initiative.
5. Calculates and selects proper technical factors based on such information as patient's size, physical condition and suspected pathology. Sets up equipment as necessary and uses proper technique and exposure factors as necessary and required. Selects equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed. Selects and records exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient's age, numerical compression scale and equipment characteristics. Places radiopaque markers on image to document breast imaged and projection used. Positions patient and equipment to provide projections specified by department protocol or requisition form. Evaluate the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition.

Position Qualifications

• ARRT certification in Radiology
• RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts
• Mammography certification is required
• BLS certification is required
• Maintaining all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation is required
• Meeting all requirements of FDA/MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) including the MQSA CE (continuing education) requirements

Department‑specific competencies, including age‑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.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

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. 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.

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