Mammography Techs

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Newton, MA

44d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

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. Various schedules are available, Full Time and Part time! Positions over 20 hours/week are benefit eligible and will receive a $20,000 Sign On Bonus! FREE Parking! Minimum hourly pay rate for these roles is $43.10. Job Summary Summary Responsible for performing a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist [R.T.(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Mammography [R.T.(M)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations 2-3 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.

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.