Mammography Technologist

Boston Medical Center•Brighton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Manager of Breast Imaging, the Mammography Technologist provides Mammographic technical skills to the Department mission. Duties include working as a technologist and performing duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary. The Mammography Technologist performs mammography exams for the diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury to patients of all ages. All other Radiology/Mammography exams, whether new or existing, can be performed as required. Ensures the maintenance and performance of Radiology/Mammography safety for personnel and patients at all times. Requires a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, and protocols kept current and state-of-the-art. Works with radiologists and staff to develop and improve protocols. Communicates procedures, concerns, and delays to patients at all times. Maximizes patient flow through both the Radiology/Mammography schedule and new program initiatives. Utilizes schedule logs to keep patients informed of procedures and delays. Enters all pertinent Radiology/Mammography patient information into the Information System as required. Maximizes codes and reimbursement issues within Radiology/Mammography via code updates, changes, and knowledge base. Understands and implements all updated managed care criteria for reimbursement and billing protocols. Communicates with service vendors regarding service and equipment related issues. Ensures call-ins are timely, efficient, qualitative, and complete. Updates and develops, as necessary, the most appropriate radiology/mammography protocols to maintain department requirements for clinical and research purposes.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and mammography.
Requires knowledge of the operation and maintenance of Radiologic equipment to include mammography.
Generally acquired through the completion of two years post-high school training in an approved school of Radiologic technology.
MSRT/ARRT (M) required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients.
Ability to instruct students.
Ability to provide technical supervision to staff technologists.

Responsibilities

Performs mammography exams for diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury.
Performs other Radiology/Mammography exams as required.
Ensures Radiology/mammography safety for personnel and patients.
Maintains current and state-of-the-art protocols.
Works with radiologist and staff to develop and improve protocols.
Communicates procedures, concerns, and delays to patients.
Maximizes patient flow through the schedule and new program initiatives.
Utilizes schedule logs to keep patients informed.
Enters pertinent patient information into the Information System.
Maximizes codes and reimbursement issues.
Understands and implements updated managed care criteria for reimbursement and billing.
Communicates with service vendors regarding service and equipment issues.
Ensures call-ins are timely, efficient, qualitative, and complete.
Updates and develops appropriate radiology/mammography protocols.