Mammographer
Brookline, NH - USA
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.
The pay rate for an entry-level Mammography Technologist at Brigham and Womens Hospital is: $42.29/hr.
Job Summary
Under direct supervision performs specialized examinations of the breast to help in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in women patients for our client facilities. May perform screening exams or diagnostic exams.Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
-Greet and prepare patients for their procedures.
-Take verbal orders from physician.
-Perform therapeutic and diagnostic studies on patients.
-Prints film or burns CDs if warranted. Matches with the appropriate paperwork for interpretation.
-Assist in quality improvement programs in the department.
-Assists in training new personnel in hospital and department procedures.
-Instructs Radiologic Technology students in the radiographic positioning technique and film critique.
-Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree Radiology required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Radiologic Technologist MA preferred
Registered Technologist R.T.(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Mammography R.T.(M)(ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Radiologic Technologist Mammography - MA
Experience
Mammography work experience 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to handle assignments under minimal supervision is essential.
- Familiarity with and ability to use specialized equipment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to place patients and family members at ease.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.
- Knowledge of sterile technique.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
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
$38.30 - $56.59/HourlyGrade
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