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Mammographer

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Organization Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth Category: Diagnostic Imaging Job ID: JR70876 Date posted: 02/18/2025
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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

X-RAY TECH DOING MAMMOGRAPHIES

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Preparation for Exam: Reviews the request for the ordered procedure and determines the appropriate utilization of resources needed as determined by department protocols and consideration of patient=s needs.

  • Performance of Exam: Carries out all steps necessary to get patient prepared, perform procedure, complete all related functions and dispatch patient to the next appropriate modality/location.

  • Quality Assurance: Be knowledgeable in Quality Assurance duties not assigned to physician or medical physicist.  Be knowledgeable in performing weekly image quality evaluation with FDA approved phantom, and perform monthly, quarterly and semi-annual quality assurance testing.

  • Perform all record keeping/paperwork necessary for Exam/Requisition/Film Cycle.

  • Maintain and utilize mammography equipment as instructed or for its intended purpose, per department guidelines, manufacturer’s instructions and departmental procedure manual.

  • Perform duties in accordance with established policies in specified quality assurance manual.

  • Maintain an adequate stock of pertinent supplies.

  • Perform all duties in an ethical and professional manner.

  • Will work as Radiographer, as assigned.

  • Will work without or minimal supervision.

  • Shall interact with the Radiologists or Medical Staff as needed.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education/Experience Required:

  • Two years of experience in Mammography

  • Thorough knowledge of MQSA Regulations and QA/QC Activities.

  • Graduate of an AMA approved program in Radiology.

  • Meet Mammography requirements of documented training under a qualified instructor.

Registration/Certification:

  • Hold a current Mass Radiologic Technologist License in Radiology and Mammography with certification by the ARRT.

  • Must complete 15 CEU’s in 36 months to maintain education requirements.

  • Perform a minimum of 200 mammograms in a 24-month period.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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