Mammography Tech - Per Diem

Site: Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Inc.

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Per Diem: Every other Saturday 7am-12pm

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Supervisor in Breast Imaging and ultimately to the Breast Imaging Program Manager the Mammography Technologist maintains certification mammography and performs breast imaging exams procedures.

The employee works in assigned areas at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply ionizing radiation for breast imaging diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Performs mammographic imaging on patients presenting for screening and/or diagnostic service according to department protocol. Exams include screening and diagnostic mammograms with or without tomosynthesis wire localizations ductograms cyst aspiration and core biopsies including stereotactic and ultrasound guided procedures. Assists radiologists with breast ultrasound exams.
Calculates and selects proper technical factors; operates equipment as required; properly identifies images by verify patient demographics; appropriately annotates images with lead markers denoting laterality; acquires images that meet department quality standards.
Ensures all images are transmitted to PACS system and exams are completed in hospital electronic medical record. Maintains working knowledge and performs accurate data entry into hospital and department electronic medical record. - Provides education to patients regarding exam. Provides radiation protection to patients in accordance with ALARA principles and department policy. - Assists physicians in performance of invasive procedures: prepares medications such as local anesthetics and/or contrast media. Ensures supplies are available for procedure. Practices sterile technique in setting up trays and performing procedures. Labels tissue samples appropriately. Performs first aid when necessary.
Instructs advises and assists Radiologic Technology students in performing mammographic exams.
Performs duties such as transporting transferring immobilizing and positioning patients

About Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital an affiliate of Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care research teaching and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham we believe in equal access to quality care employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race gender identity sexual orientation ability religion ethnicity national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a 171- bed non-profit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital offers comprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital is a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center a recognition that fewer than nine percent of all US hospitals receive. At Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital we believe that everyone should have the chance to live a healthy life. From creating breakthroughs that have paved the way for treatments around the globe to training the next generation of providers our patients and those we may never meet are at the center of everything we do. If youre looking for more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

• Must have graduated from an approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts license as a Radiologic Technologist in the category of Radiography.
• To perform mammography the incumbent must possess a valid Massachusetts license in the category of mammography in addition to radiography.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• 2-3 years experience as a radiologic technologist.
• Must be knowledgeable with quality control tests that need to be performed as well as MQSA ARC and Mass State mammography regulations.

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1153 Centre Street

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