X-ray Technologist - Spec I - Mammography

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Health Systems in Pittsfield, MA is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with mammography responsibilities requiring independent judgment to support accurate diagnoses. You will ensure patient safety, operate PACS/RIS systems, and maintain HIPAA compliance while adhering to infection control standards.

Qualifications include 2 years as a diagnostic technologist preferred and ARRT radiography/mammography credentials with CPR. Training of mammography is possible for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an ACR-approved Radiologic Technology program for radiology and mammography preferred unless training.
• Mass License in Radiography and Mammography (or working towards Mammography certification) must be received within 2 years.
• ARRT Registered Technologist Radiography; ARRT Mammography certification or progress toward certification within 2 years.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of technical procedures with independent judgment to facilitate diagnosis.
• Provide proper care following hospital policies and supervise/instruct department personnel as determined.
• Operate and troubleshoot mammography equipment and PACS; maintain infection control and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Independent judgment

Initiative

Education

ACR-approved Radiologic Technology program

Mammography certification training

Job description

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

• Perform a wide variety of technical procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager.
• Proper care of the client following the departmental and hospital policies and procedures are required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist.
• Practices infection control in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and regulatory standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and troubleshoot mammography equipment and PACS. PACs applications. Completes annual mandatory education to include infection control and HIPAA. Maintains department competencies as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

• Experience:
  • 2 years as a diagnostic technologist preferred, 1 year as a mammography technologist preferred but will train candidates
• Education and Training:
  • Must have completed formal ACR-approved Radiologic Technology program for radiology and mammography preferred unless training
• License, Certification & Registration:
  • MALIRM - Mass License in Radiography and Mammography (or working towards Mammography certification if training in this modality)- must receive certification within 2 years.
  • ARTRTR - Registered Technologist Radiography.
  • ARRTM – ARRT Mammography-Unless Training and working towards certification - must receive certification within 2 years.
  • CPR is required
• Other Requirements:
  • Must have excellent patient care skills. Must be current with all continuing education for both radiology and mammography if appropriate.