Staff Mammographer, 2.5 hours/week

Winchester Hospital; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Hospital is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to perform diagnostic breast imaging in a high-quality, patient-centered environment. You will operate state-of-the-art equipment, document exams accurately, and ensure patient privacy and safety throughout the procedure.

Required credentials include ARRT certification with Massachusetts Radiography and Mammography licenses, and at least 1 year of radiologic technologist experience with mammography.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT certification and Massachusetts Radiography/Mammography license
• 1 year experience as radiologic technologist with mammography training
• Must read/write and communicate effectively in English with patients and staff

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic examinations following department protocols and ACR standards
• Maintain safety and quality checks, accurately document exams and charges
• Operate PACS and related imaging equipment, ensure patient comfort and privacy

Skills

Radiologic technologist

Mammography

English communication

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

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. Contributes to the Hospital's mission by independently performing mammographic examinations in accordance to department protocols and ACR imaging standards and safety standards, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and the patient experience.

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Required: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology and/or appropriate training to obtain license

Experience: Required: At least 1 year as a radiologic technologist including training in mammography

Other Skills/Knowledge: Required: For safety and quality reasons, must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and fellow members of the hospital team

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS

Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certified and registered radiographer and mammographer; Massachusetts DPH Radiation Control Program Radiography and Mammography License

LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Basic Life Support

POPULATION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

On-call: N/A

Schedule requirements: As needed to cover center's hours of operation

Travel requirements: May be scheduled at any location performing Mammography.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Breast Care Center Manager

Not responsible for supervising the work of others.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Consistent with the WE CARE principles and inherent in a hospital environment, employees must be flexible in meeting patients' and the Hospital's needs. While the list below describes the primary functions of this job, all employees at Winchester Hospital need to recognize that an essential element of their job is the ability to respond to unanticipated and/or changing situations. This may result in assuming responsibilities or tasks which are not on this list.

Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.

Completes patient history questionnaire with the patient and enters data into Meditech.

Conducts mammography exams, assisting patient in disrobing, being sensitive to the patient privacy and modesty during this highly personal patient contact.

Adjusts equipment and patient to optimize exam results while trying to make the patient as comfortable as possible.

Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.

Enters/edits examinations correctly, ensuring accurate and informative documentation and appropriate charge entries.

Electronically scans, sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.

Maintains/makes entries into department records and logs to monitor quality and safety in accordance with departmental policies.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.

Responds to supply and equipment issues in a timely manner to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.

Transports and provides ambulatory assistance to patients as necessary.

Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients' experience.

Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures.

Appropriately follows the chain of command.

Gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.

Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes the infection control protocols.

Incorporates the Culture of Safety tools in daily practice, adhering to quality and safety guidelines and communicating near-miss or potential risks.

Coordinates work schedule with supervisor to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet our patients' and physicians' needs.

Prepares patient and room for mammography guided breast needle localization examinations, assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure by taking the radiologic images of the targeted area.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment presenting the best possible impression of facilities and fostering our culture of safety.

Disinfects equipment in between each patient.

Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.

Participates in the maintenance of department accreditation.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

During off-shifts: May register patients for examinations.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS

The employee needs to have the physical and mental abilities to perform the duties of the position listed above using the WE CARE behaviors. It is anticipated that the employee will have contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials while performing their job duties. Requires working in an area in which there is exposure to radiation. May be required to wear lead apron for prolonged periods of time. The list below is intended to describe the physical and sensory ability requirements of the position; however those requirements may vary, sometimes considerably, based on meeting patient and operational needs.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $46.00 - $75.19 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.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.