Mammography Technologist, 8 Hours, Days

Requisition #: 238531
Title: MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST
Department: Radiology Diagnostic
Location: Leominster Campus
Grade: 23A
Posting Date: 05/03/2023
Shift: 1st Shift
Status: Non-Exempt
Union: Non Union
Hours: 8
HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Heath Care system. We’re committed to improving the health of people in our community through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. Promoting healthy lifestyle habits, we serve as a role model by having a tobacco and smoke free campus and hiring nicotine free employees. By exploring careers with us, you are committed to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our HealthAlliance-Clinton Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Mammographer is responsible for performing quality mammographic examinations, following all state and federal regulations. The Mammographer uses radiation to produce images for screening or diagnostic procedures for detection of breast disease. The Mammographer also performs advanced exams such as needle localizations. Mammographers ensure technical quality of procedures and maintain knowledge of quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and other regulatory guidelines, and are responsible for monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job duties specific to this position:

• Follows radiation safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Seeks out Interpreter Services if needed.
• Labels, marks and dates images and sends to PACS accurately.
• Greets patients politely and efficiently and explains the procedures.
• Prepares, utilizes and operates mammography equipment and rooms. Maintains and organizes supplies and equipment.
• Follows sterile techniques according to hospital policy.
• Performs mammographic procedures, including biopsies and interventional exams in an efficient, timely manner according to department policies and procedures.
• Reports problems with equipment or supplies to supervisor.
• Follows quality control assurance procedures according to department, state and federal regulations and keeps supporting documentation.
• Obtains, completes and reviews patient consent forms prior to starting procedures.
• Completes and maintains patient records and documentation. This includes records of quality assurance and quality control.
• Performs all duties following professional standard and according to department, hospital, local, state and federal regulations and/or policies.
• Wears personal dosimetry badges.
• Performs examinations, processes images and completes documentation thoroughly, accurately and in a timely manner.

Job duties for all positions:

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance Hospitals and serve as a role model for the CARES- It Happens Here customer service initiative.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
• Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the HealthAlliance Three Pillars: Finance, Quality, and Service Excellence.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates respect for the diversity of patient and employee populations. Supports and encourages diverse points of view, work and lifestyles.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
• Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Maintains, and fosters, an organized, clean, safe work environment.
• Actively contributes to the development and application of process improvements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to follow procedures and policies.
• Ability to use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to process, review and evaluate images and computer generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• To work unsupervised must comply with all current state and federal regulations.
• Ability to position and immobilize patient on examining table.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients while keeping them relaxed and comfortable, and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during exam.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
• Ability to operate mammographic equipment to safely produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Ability to record, process and maintain thorough and accurate patient data, and medical histories.

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school in radiological technology.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous mammography experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, ETC. :

• Must be ARRT registered or registry eligible. Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
• Must be licensed in MA for mammography or eligible.