Per diem Mammography Technologist

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•$33 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all times. Performs mammography procedures according to department procedure using standard mammography equipment to apply prescribed ionizing radiation in order to assist physicians in the screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients. Performs related tasks such as assisting patients in positioning for correct anatomical exposure, maintaining order and cleanliness of work area and performing routine clerical tasks. Works as technologist and performs duties in other areas and/or modalities as necessary.

Requirements

ARRT certification in Radiology
RTR licensure in Commonwealth Massachusetts.
Mammography certification is required.
BLS certification is required.
Maintaining all area specific CEUs for ARRT, DPH according to regulation is required
Meeting all requirements of FDA/MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) including the MQSA CE (continuing education) requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides care for the psychological and physical needs of patients undergoing mammographic studies. Prepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty always. Obtains and examines the requisition for mammography. Always checks patient identification before any procedure is performed. Ensures patient questionnaire is properly completed according to department policy.
Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. Prepare and set up medical supplies using aseptic techniques as appropriate.
Participates in transfer of patients if needed, positions and instructs patients regarding the procedure to obtain and effect the desired radiographic screening/diagnostic results as specified by the physician.
Follows all department established and appropriate policies and procedures as required. Makes changes and adjustments to techniques as required by observance of Radiologist, Supervisor and self-improvement and initiative.
Calculates and selects proper technical factors based on such information as patient's size, physical condition and suspected pathology. Sets up equipment as necessary and uses proper technique and exposure factors as necessary and required. Selects equipment appropriate to the patient and the examination to be performed. Selects and record exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale and equipment characteristics. Places radiopaque markers on image to document breast imaged and projection used. Positions patient and equipment to provide projections specified by department protocol or requisition form. Evaluate the images to assure that they contain proper identification and are of diagnostic quality. Checks equipment and accessories to insure they are in proper operating condition.
Operates x-ray equipment according to specific diagnostic procedure and in conformance to established routines and techniques
Ensures that images, examination requisitions and other related records are properly completed for proper patient identification, radiologist interpretation, statistical and billing purposes. Charges procedures and supplies in department RIS (Radiology Information system).
Assists physicians in the performance of specialized examinations including: a) Breast implant imaging b) Diagnostic work-up (for example, magnification, XCCL, LM, implant imaging).
Assists physicians in the performance of specialized examinations if trained in interventional mammography including: a) Needle localization b) Breast MRI c) Breast ultrasound: imaging, biopsy, or fine needle aspiration d) Stereotactic procedure e) Ductography
Provides orientation and training to new mammographers and other medical professionals as required. Performs quality control functions related to mammography as per policy, protocol and assignment. Maintains accurate patient records, documents all information, including adverse outcomes in the appropriate logbooks and forms.
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdown immediately to supervisor. Takes defective equipment out of service.
Maintains work area in clean and orderly condition and ensures that examination rooms are properly supplied with equipment and materials. Initiates requisitions for supplies as required
Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
Performs cross training and cross modality coverage in other departments as required and determined necessary for operational effectiveness, patient care and departmental needs. Cross trains into other modalities as required.
Performs job functions as required in all areas of Radiology Department as required.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.