Mammography Technologist I - Kenmore - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Boston, MA

5d•$28 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a Mammography Technologist I you will work under the guidance of a radiologist, performs mammography exams in accordance with MQSA, state regulations, and with health centers’ established policies and procedures. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Must be licensed in Radiography for a 1+ years
Passed the ARRT exam in Mammography
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
1+ years of experience as a mammography technologist
Knowledge of Mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations
Knowledge of PACS and associated equipment

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
General knowledge of healthcare delivery services
Proven ability to learn and master new tasks related to Image Quality and Safety
Proven ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
Proven ability to complete Mammography exams in a timely manner even under stressful condition

Responsibilities

Confirms appropriate clinical data, obtains patient history, and uses the lowest possible dose to provide high quality images for the interpreting radiologist
Provides for the emotional, physical well-being, and safety of the patient while maintaining strict standards of patient confidentiality
Communicate effectively with patients as well as other members of the health care team
Recognizes and effectively communicates equipment problems in a timely manner to the Department Supervisor
For every location worked, provides on-going CEU documentation to support licensure requirement
Continuing education and continuing experience requirements as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) must be maintained