Mammography Technologist (per diem)
About The Position
The Radiology Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham (BID Needham) offers a wide array of personalized services for our patients. We have short wait times and technologists whose top priority is accommodating you. As a community hospital, our staff offers a personal touch not always found at larger institutions. Our radiologists are members of the medical staff of the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston. Job Summary: Possesses the knowledge of procedures and policies related to the Radiology department. Activities are specifically directed by the manager. Performs a wide variety of specific and specialized duties and procedures on hospital inpatients and outpatients as indicated by physician orders in Mammography/Breast Imaging. Performs these duties using independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Assumes responsibility and quality of work in designated areas of procedures as required. This position requires a high level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill, and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff. The individual must be able to work in a fast paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands and to seek managerial assistance as appropriate.
Requirements
- Vocational or Technical training required.
- License RAML-Mammography required., or Registration Radiography Mam & CT required.
- Certificate 1 American Registry of Rad Tech required.
- Certificate 2 Basic Life Support required.
- 0-1 years related work experience required.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year diagnostic mammography experience.
- Prior experience with Digital mammography and PACS.
Responsibilities
- Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in performance of all procedures in Mammography/Breast Imaging.
- Follows departmental guidelines and protocols in scheduling and documentation of exams and maintaining accurate and complete records relative to the examinations performed.
- Performs quality control on all equipment according to standard procedures and regulatory guidelines.
- Confirms with patient two patient identifiers (Full Name & DOB).
- Checks requested exams for orders, indication, appropriateness and pertinent history.
- Adheres to state and federal requirements as they relate to radiation safety.
- Assures the consistency of all operating procedures and equipment within the guidelines of the ACR, Federal and State regulatory agencies and the Department of Radiology.
- Maintains all documentation necessary to obtain and retain certification and licensing by all agencies.
- Works with the Mammography Section Supervisor to assure optimal quality images and patient satisfaction.
- Effectively manages the PACS technology by bringing exams to Reviewed Status and merging exams as needed.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
