Staff Mammographer, 2.5 hours/week

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 103,581; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Radiologic Technologist to perform mammographic examinations. The ideal candidate has an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology and at least one year of relevant experience. This position focuses on patient comfort, adherence to safety standards, and effective communication with the healthcare team. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $46.00 to $75.19 based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a radiologic technologist, focused on mammography.
• ARRT certification and Massachusetts DPH license required.
• Basic Life Support certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammographic examinations following safety protocols.
• Educate patients and ensure their comfort throughout procedures.
• Document patient interactions and maintain equipment properly.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Patient care and comfort

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

Radiologic imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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.
• Communicates effectively with the healthcare team utilizing established handoff procedures and follows the chain of command; gives and accepts respectful feedback to enhance teamwork.
• Minimizes preventable harm events and consistently executes infection control protocols; adheres to quality and safety guidelines and communicates near-miss or potential risks.
• Coordinates work schedule with supervisor to maintain adequate staffing levels to meet patient and physician needs.
• Prepares patient and room for mammography-guided breast needle localization examinations, assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure by taking radiologic images of the targeted area.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and disinfects equipment between patients.
• 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.
• May register patients for examinations (department-specific functions during off-shifts).

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: Read, write and communicate effectively in English with patients, visitors and hospital team members
• Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Required: 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: As needed to cover center’s hours of operation; Travel: 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.

Department Information

During Off-shifts and Department Specific Job Functions are described as part of the role; duties are aligned with WE CARE principles and hospital safety policies.

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $46.00 - $75.19 per hour. Compensation is based on various factors including experience and location.
• Vaccination: Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled