Per Diem Mammography Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The position involves performing all aspects of Mammography, including screening, diagnostic, needle localization, and other related imaging. You will be responsible for operating imaging equipment, positioning patients, calculating exposure factors to reduce radiation exposure, and evaluating radiographs for technical quality. Additionally, you will interact professionally with patients and staff, assist in training student radiographers, and ensure efficient patient flow and departmental operations.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of formal Radiologic Technology training with at least one year of radiography experience and additional training in mammography.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Licensed in both Mammography and in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of Mammography including screening, diagnostic, needle localization, and other related imaging.
• Operates imaging equipment and other devices as appropriate.
• Positions patients to obtain anatomic information.
• Calculates exposure factors correctly to reduce radiation exposure to patients.
• Practices radiation protection for both patients and personnel.
• Evaluates radiographs for technical quality and uses sound judgement to take additional radiographs to better demonstrate pathology.
• Evaluates requisition for appropriate history and clinical information and seeks guidance on correct exam if questionable.
• Reports all equipment malfunctions and hazards to appropriate supervisor.
• Performs diagnostic mammography on a regularly scheduled basis and maintains competency in needle localization and/or stereotactic biopsy procedures.
• Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff.
• Assists in training of student radiographers.
• Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency.
• Minimizes patient wait times.
• Spends more than 90% of time worked on productive tasks without supervisory prompting.
• Follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient.
• Attends yearly 'Blood-borne pathogens/OSHA' inservice.
• Practices aseptic technique when necessary.
• Produces an accurate computer and written record on each exam.
• Completes Epic entries 98% of the time.
• Completes requisition correlation accurately 98% of the time.
• Pursues continuing education by attending department and hospital wide programs, regional seminars, and/or college courses.
• Meets ARRT standards and MA State licensing standards.
• Provides documentation of continuing education and licensing as it's updated to mammography supervisor.
• Develops and processes radiographic films.
• Digitizes appropriate mammography films using the CAD system.
• Performs various other similar or related duties as required and/or directed by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees