Mammography Technologist

Mass General Brigham•Brookline, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($20,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. The pay rate for an entry-level Mammography Technologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital is: $42.29/hr.

Requirements

Certificate & High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Radiologic Technologist [MA DPH] required
Experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations 0-3 years required
Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, understand the differences in female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging, degree of understanding, and physical limitations related to age.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Registered Technologist [R.T.(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
Mammography [R.T.(M)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
Positions patients and uses immobilization if necessary.
Selects proper mode to produce correct exposure factors.
Evaluates images for diagnostic quality, obtaining additional images as needed.
Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate.
Explains procedures to patients.