Mammography Technologist - Kenmore - Atrius Health
About The Position
The Mammography Technologist I works under the guidance of a radiologist to perform mammography exams in accordance with MQSA, state regulations, and the health centers’ established policies and procedures. The position is in the Radiology - Mammography department at the Kenmore location, 133 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts. The schedule is part time every other Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The technologist obtains patient history and appropriate clinical data, produces high-quality images using the lowest possible dose, and supports patients’ emotional and physical well-being and safety. The role also involves maintaining patient confidentiality, communicating with patients and the healthcare team, reporting equipment problems, maintaining continuing-education documentation and ARRT requirements, and potentially covering other locations or assisting with training new mammographers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g., GED, HiSET, or TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit.
- Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
- Licensed in Radiography for at least 1 year.
- Passed the ARRT exam in Mammography.
- Possess a mammography license in the state of Massachusetts.
Nice To Haves
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
- Knowledge of mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations.
- Knowledge of PACS and associated equipment.
- 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 from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to complete mammography exams in a timely manner, including under stressful conditions.
Responsibilities
- Confirm appropriate clinical data, obtain patient history, and use the lowest possible dose to provide high-quality images for the interpreting radiologist.
- Support patients’ emotional and physical well-being and safety while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively with patients and other members of the healthcare team.
- Recognize equipment problems and communicate them promptly to the Department Supervisor.
- Provide ongoing CEU documentation for each location worked to support licensure requirements.
- Maintain continuing education and continuing experience requirements defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Cover other locations when an urgent need arises.
- Participate in training new mammographers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401k contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
