IRP Mammography Technologist
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Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
SummaryResponsible for performing a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
-Positions patients and uses immobilization if necessary.
-Selects proper mode to produce correct exposure factors.
-Evaluates images for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.
-Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate.
-Explains procedures to patients.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associates Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiologic Technologist and Technician State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Registered Technologist R.T.(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Mammography R.T.(M)(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred Radiologic Technologist and Technician State License - Generic - HR Only preferred
Experience
Experience in accordance with state federal and regulatory agencies rules and regulations 2-3 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated understand the differences in female growth and development and look for signs of normal aging degree of understanding and physical limitations related to age.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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%)
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EEO 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
