Mammography Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

56d•$47 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Mammographer in Boston to join their Breast Imaging team. This role offers opportunities for weekday-only or rotating Saturday shifts, with the Breast Imaging department closed on all major holidays. The position involves working with experienced technologists, gaining specialized training in areas like MRI Biopsy, Ultrasound Biopsy, Needle Localization, and Stereotactic Biopsy. There are opportunities for advancement to a Specialty Mammographer role. The team utilizes cutting-edge technology and will be implementing a new CEM program, which includes learning IV placement. Flexible shift options, including full or part-time, are available. The Mammographer will work under the general direction of the Manager, completing requirements for Mammography licensure under supervision to gain competence in equipment operation, patient care, and positioning. Upon obtaining licensure, the technologist will independently perform screening mammography, ensuring image quality meets MQSA/State regulations and departmental guidelines. The role involves working with designated training Mammographers during the licensure period and then as an individual contributor within a multi-disciplinary team. The position may require covering at alternate MGB sites with adequate training to meet coverage needs and ensure a seamless patient care experience.

Requirements

Certificate/Diploma in medical imaging required
ARRT (R) required
ARRT (M) within one year
Massachusetts Rad Tech license required

Nice To Haves

Associate's preferred

Responsibilities

Trains to complete initial qualifications and competence in performing mammography per MQSA/State regulations and ARRT requirements for Mammography under supervision to obtain active licensure
Confirms correct patient and exam to be performed through patient confirmation and interview, patient history, medical record, appropriately modifying and documenting as needed to ensure accurate imaging and records.
Explains exam to patient taking into consideration individual physical, emotional and language needs; Ensures patient compliance and understanding
Adjusts equipment to correct settings for all exams to set automated and manual technical factors to safely image patients
Performs screening mammography exams according to department protocol and/or Radiologist request
Ensures exams are labeled correctly prior to transmission to PACS, ensures images successfully arrive in PACS
Adheres to all departmental and hospital policies