Mammography Technologist I - Atrius Health
About The Position
Explore opportunities with 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, PA/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. Position Details: Location: One Lyons Street, Dedham, MA 02026 Department: Radiology - Mammography Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly, Monday 11:30am - 8:00pm, Tuesday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm As a Mammography Technologist I you will work under the guidance of a radiologist, perform mammography exams in accordance with MQSA, state regulations, and with health centers’ established policies and procedures.
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 1+ years
- Passed the ARRT exam in Mammography
- Must possess 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
- 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
- Willingness to cover in other location(s) when urgent need arises
- Willingness to participate in the training of new mammographers
Benefits
- In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
