Massachusetts General Hospital
Location
Waltham, MA | United States
Job description
$15K sign on bonus - We're offering a generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
Receiving direction from the Unit Operations Manager and Unit Technical Manager, the mammography technologist operates mammographic equipment and devices to perform breast imaging examinations of diagnostic quality for radiologist interpretation. Performs screening and diagnostic exams conforming to image and data-integrity quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Performs accurate assessment of exam to be performed according to patient history, medical record and patient input; modifies any procedure codes as appropriate.
- Performs exams in a timely manner and within the allowable scheduled exam time
- Adjusts equipment to correct settings for all exams to include automated and manual technical factors; proper voltage, current and desired exposure time
- Performs exams according to protocol and uses departmentally defined proactive protocols for call backs patients
- Positions and instructs patients in regards to imaging exam
- Reviews and assists patients when necessary with the electronic screening questionnaire
- Utilizes lead shielding for patients of child bearing age
- Performs QA process of current imaging at imaging device while comparing prior imaging on the PACS for minimizing technical call backs patients
- Ensures exams have successfully arrived to PACS
- Maintains accuracy of the patient medical record using the Radiology Information System (RIS) to accurately begin, complete, and edit procedure codes and scheduling recourses in a timely manner
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
- Excellent written and communications skills; must be able to read and write English
- Demonstrates courteousness to all patients with the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Ability to work with all staff members
- Knowledge in prioritizing tasks associated with patient care and workflow
- Basic computer skills to include sending and receiving emails
- Must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of adolescent, young adult, adult, senior adult and geriatric patients
- Must possess the ability to assess patient specific data relative to age-specific needs and provide appropriate care
- Knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology
- Knowledge of the principles of radiation physics and radiographic chemistry
- Knowledge of radiographic positioning and radiographic equipment
- Knowledge of universal precautions
- Effective interpersonal and communications skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
- Ability to lift over 5 lbs
- Must be able to read and write English
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS (if applicable):
• Must be certified by the ARRT in Radiology
• Must possess a valid license to practice as a radiologic technologist in Massachusetts
• ARRT certification in Mammography required within one year of employment
EDUCATION:
• A minimum of high school diploma
• Successful completion of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
EXPERIENCE:
• Mammography experience preferred but not required
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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