Per Diem Mammography Technologist I - Kenmore - Atrius Health
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
- Passed the ARRT exam in Mammography
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
- Must be licensed in Radiography for a 1+ year
- 1+ years of experience as a mammography technologist
- Proven knowledge of Mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations
- Proven knowledge of PACS and associated equipment
Nice To Haves
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Proven general knowledge of healthcare delivery services
- Ability to learn and master new tasks related to image quality and safety
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of various diverse backgrounds
- 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
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
