Lead Mammographer
Lead Mammographer
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the
exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Commuting: 50% discount on MBTA passes.
Medical Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1.
PTO: Up to 30 days annually new hires including hospital holidays
Retirement: A hospital funded pension plus a 403(b) with company match
Career Growth: Opportunities for growth within divisions as well as
advancement into other modalities
Starting rate: $49.45
Job Summary
Under the general direction from the Manager incumbent operates mammographic equipment and devices to perform breast imaging examinations of diagnostic quality for radiologist interpretation. Performs screening diagnostic procedures and specimen imaging conforming to image and data-integrity quality standards. Assists with the supervision of all breast imaging workflows and breast imaging technologist activities and assignments daily.Works as a mammographer as needed
Acts as the back-up KRONOS Timekeeper and Patient Schedule Template Builder as applicable/appropriate In conjunction with the Clinical Manager maintains availability of supplies and inventory as assigned by divisional procedure. Ensures all expendable products are within safe use periods
Works in conjunction with the Clinical Manager to adjust staffing schedules as needed.
Expedites all Breast Imaging patient visits to Radiology by monitoring waiting room activity and setting priorities of patients.
Coordinates activities between technologists radiologists and support staff
Responsible for ensuring room cleanliness and readiness (supplies linen are stocked)
Participates in training and orientation of new Breast Imaging technologists
Makes recommendations for educational in-services on changes in the Breast Imaging field
Promotes a positive work environment for technologist and radiologists
Participates in mammography section productivity activities. Assists in research and quality improvement projects
Responsible for properly utilizing safety practices (i.e. radiation protection patient safety and aseptic technique
Responsible for utilizing departmental information systems to maintain accurate patient and exam information manage schedules etc; monitors technologists paperwork and computer entries for accuracy
Attends staff meetings in-services and maintains appropriate CEUs in accordance with Massachusetts State licensure and ARRT requirements
Uses independent judgement ingenuity and initiative under pressure in a variety of situations
Plan compose initiate and maintain complete procedure documentation patient data details of procedure and follow-up per departmental protocol
Assigns all mammography technologist work including breaks and lunch periods
Performs all other duties as assigned
Provides direct supervision in the mammography segment of the department where directly responsible for day-today operations of the mammography department with both short term and long term consequences resulting in patient delays inadequate records employee morale and working conditions. Oversees the work of 15-20 FTEs daily.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Diagnostic Imaging required or Bachelors Degree Health Sciences preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Current ARRT Registry and Massachusetts State license in Radiography and Mammography
Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to guide teach and motivate others.
- Good business acumen skills.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$37.55 - $55.48/HourlyGrade
6EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
