Mammographer - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Newburyport, MA

10d•$46 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammographer, under the direction of the Mammography Supervisor, provides high-quality mammographic services to patients. This role is responsible for ensuring that images are produced accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. The Mammographer delivers exemplary service to patients, families, physicians, and co-workers, functioning with initiative and independent judgment. They work closely with the mammography supervisor to ensure the highest level of patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
1+ years of experience
Radiologic Technologist and Technician license
Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License
ARRT - Mammography Certified
BCLS certification

Nice To Haves

Done Densitometry experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs high-quality exams and provides optimal comfort for the exam.
Treats patients with dignity and respect.
Assists radiologist with biopsies.
Provides optimal patient communication, presenting a complete case to the radiologist accurately and in a timely manner.
Assists mammography supervisor with projects as requested and performs all QA as needed.
Follows all MSQA, FDA, JCAHO, and ACR requirements within the Mammography department.
Assists physicist for annual inspection.
Maintains professional competencies and education requirements, actively participating in CE programs to assure RT (M) qualifications are met.
Provides supervisor with current licenses and CEUs as they become available.
Monitors the quantity of mammograms done to meet the required number for state inspection.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsible for all safety regulations in the Mammography section.
Keeps mammography work room, exam room, changing and waiting areas clean and neat.
Empties laundry bag when needed.
Monitors supplies and checks expiration dates on special procedure supplies.
Reports any malfunction of equipment immediately to supervisor or Clinical Manager.
Performs related mammography service functions in a timely manner.
Assumes responsibility for all documentation in the Mammography Reporting System and accesses reports as needed when supervisor is unavailable.
Provides clinical advice to Radiology clerical staff as needed.
Communicates with clerical staff regarding patients’ missed appointments or tardiness.
Includes stereotactic and needle localization biopsy; experience not necessary, willing to train.