Mammography Tech

Southcoast Health System•Fall River, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager, Radiology Clinical Services or designee, the Mammography Tech performs diversified clinical patient care, technical, and related duties within mammography and radiography as part of an interdisciplinary care team. The role is per diem at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts, with day/evening shifts and weekend and holiday rotation consistent with the non-committed requirement. The tech is responsible for assigned patients, conducts assessments, correlates clinical findings with exam or procedure requests, obtains relevant chart information, and documents data in the EHR. The role includes educating and positioning patients, selecting imaging equipment and supplies, preparing or administering exam-related pharmaceuticals, choosing technical parameters to obtain quality images, identifying anatomy and assessing image quality, following ALARA principles and MR safety practices, and assisting physicians with procedures. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit charitable health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. It offers a workplace that emphasizes well-being, diversity, and community care. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $41.24–$64.27 per hour.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
Attain primary certification within one year of eligibility.
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists post-primary certification in Mammography (RT(M)); advanced-practice Mammography certification is required for RTs within one year of eligibility and/or as required by Massachusetts or Rhode Island licensure.
Current radiologic technologist licensure in Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island, based on location assignment.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing the required statement.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical patient care, technical, and related duties in mammography and radiography as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Assume responsibility for assigned patients and perform patient assessments.
Correlate clinical findings with exam or procedure requests.
Obtain pertinent information from the patient's chart and document data in the EHR.
Educate patients about exams.
Position patients and select appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer pharmaceuticals related to exams or procedures.
Select technical factors, parameters, and sequences to produce quality images.
Identify anatomy and evaluate images for technical quality.
Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others, and remain aware of MR safety practices.
Assist physicians in performing procedures.
Maintain the non-committed per diem requirements.