Mammography Technologist - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Somerville, MA

18d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative, multi-specialty health care group practice serving adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Mammography Technologist I works under the guidance of a radiologist and performs mammography examinations in accordance with MQSA requirements, state regulations, and established health center policies and procedures. The position is based in the Radiology - Mammography department at 40 Holland Street, Somerville, Massachusetts. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The technologist helps provide high-quality imaging and safe, considerate patient care, while maintaining confidentiality and communicating with patients and the health care team. The role also includes documenting continuing education, maintaining ARRT continuing education and experience requirements, communicating equipment issues, and being willing to cover other locations when urgently needed and participate in training new mammographers.

Requirements

High school diploma or an equivalency certificate (such as GED, HiSET, or TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit.
Graduate of an accredited radiography program.
At least 1 year of licensure in Radiography.
Passed the ARRT examination in Mammography.
Must hold a mammography license in Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), which may be required based on specialty.
Knowledge of mammography equipment and MQSA and ACR regulations.
Knowledge of PACS and associated equipment.
General knowledge of health care delivery services.
Demonstrated ability to learn and master new tasks related to image quality and safety.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to complete mammography examinations in a timely manner, including under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities

Confirm appropriate clinical data, obtain patient history, and use the lowest possible dose to produce high-quality images for the interpreting radiologist.
Support the emotional and physical well-being and safety of patients while maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Communicate effectively with patients and other members of the health care 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 established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Cover other locations when an urgent need arises.
Participate in training new mammographers.