Mammography Technologist - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Dedham, MA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice. They deliver an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients across 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. The team of providers works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within their group practice and with hospitals, rehab, and nursing facilities. The vision is to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding, and shared decision-making with every patient. As a Mammography Technologist I, the role involves working under the guidance of a radiologist to perform mammography exams in accordance with MQSA, state regulations, and established health center 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
Licensed in Radiography for 1+ years
Mammography license in the state of Massachusetts
Passed the ARRT exam in Mammography

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