Staff Mammographer, per diem - Breast Care Center
About The Position
Winchester Hospital is a 5x Magnet designated, Top Massachusetts recognized 223-bed regional hospital that is the leading provider of comprehensive health care services in the northwest suburban Boston area. This professional technologist position will have an impact on quality, safety and the patient experience. As part of the part of the Breast Care Center team, this position: Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders. Completes patient history questionnaire with the patient and enters data into Meditech. Conducts mammography exams, assisting patient in disrobing, being sensitive to the patient privacy and modesty during this highly personal patient contact. Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience. Electronically scans, sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS. Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience. Prepares patient and room for mammography guided breast needle localization examinations, assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure by taking the radiologic images of the targeted area. Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology and/or appropriate training to obtain license
- At least 1 year as a radiologic technologist including training in mammography
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certified and registered radiographer and mammographer
- Massachusetts DPH Radiation Control Program Radiography and Mammography License
- Basic Life Support certification
Responsibilities
- Independently performs mammographic examinations in accordance to department protocols and ACR imaging standards and safety standards, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, PACS, and other related medical imaging equipment.
- Greets, escorts, assesses, educates and identifies patients making the patients feel welcomed and comfortable and fulfilling all safety and quality checks, including verifying exam orders.
- Completes patient history questionnaire with the patient and enters data into Meditech.
- Conducts mammography exams, assisting patient in disrobing, being sensitive to the patient privacy and modesty during this highly personal patient contact.
- Educates and informs patients and family members throughout the patients’ experience.
- Electronically scans, sends and stores images and data appropriately in PACS.
- Prepares patient and room for mammography guided breast needle localization examinations, assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure by taking the radiologic images of the targeted area.
- Responds to supply and equipment issues timely to ensure optimum operations and equipment quality and long-term equipment maintenance and life.
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
