Mammography Technologist
Ummh · Leominster, MA
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About the Job
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Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Hiring Range
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details
Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Scheduled Hours
730-4
Hours
32
Cost Center
24050 - 3500 Radiology Diagnostic
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Under general supervision and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Mammography Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs Mammography and related clerical service duties.
$7,500 signing-bonus! A member of talent acquisition will review eligibility during the interview process.
HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. Serving northern central Massachusetts, we are committed to improving the health of people through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. Promoting healthy lifestyle habits, we serve as a role model by having a tobacco and smoke free campus and hiring nicotine free employees. By exploring careers with us, you are committed to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference.
I. Major Responsibilities
- Operates Mammography Equipment and performs Mammography Exams; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age or condition using universal protocol and sterile techniques as necessary. Demonstrates breast self-examination if required.
- Records all pertinent breast history from the patient and notes any discomfort or medical complaint which could be of importance to the Radiologist.
- Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, and safety control. Accurately documents work in the HIS/RIS/PACS and PEN RAD systems.
- Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.
- Cleans and maintains all accessory equipment (i.e., paddles, detectors, work area).
- Remains abreast of developments in the field of Mammography and maintains all necessary continuing educational units for Mammography. Responsible for Quality Control designated by supervisor.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities
- Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
- Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
- Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
- Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
License/Certification/Education
Required:
- Registration in both Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a mammography technologist.
- BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90 day probationary period.
Experience/Skills
Required:
- Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
Preferred
- Prior experience in the field