Mammography Technologist - Per Diem

Job Profile Summary

​This role focuses on using various imaging techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Mammography duties: Evaluates physical conditions related to medical imaging of breast tissue. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. A senior level role requiring broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under limited supervision for routine situations, problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand, provides assistance and/or may lead and train entry level employees and may lead daily operation activities.

The Mammography Department at Tufts Medical Center is a full-service breast imaging center. We work closely with the Breast Health Center, oncology, pathology, and primary care. A technologist may perform or (help the radiologist perform) exams and procedures that include screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, wire localizations, MOLLI localizations, stereotactic core biopsy, ultrasound guided core biopsy, and clip placements.

Schedule: Per Diem

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in Radiology or related field.

2. Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT).

3. Mammography Technologist Certification (ARRT).

4. Radiologic Technologist state license or license eligible.

5. Four (4) years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.

6. Basic Life Support Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. X-Ray experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1 Independently perform mammography exams and procedures on patients as assigned according to policy and ACR/MQSA standards.

2. Verify patient and procedure to be performed.

3. Provide clear and accurate instructions to patients.

4. Verify and perform correct imaging protocol, step, procedures, and scanner parameters for each patient.

5. Ensure patient and staff safety for equipment used.

6. Participate in ongoing education and training.

7. Perform quality control on equipment and devices as required.

8. Communicate with other staff/departments to coordinate care of patients.

9. Maintain supply stock and request stock to be ordered when necessary.

10. Keep all work areas clean and functional according to DPH and The Joint Commission.

11. Train and educate students and/or technologists on proper procedures and techniques.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequent standing, occasional sitting, walking, and lifting 30-35 lbs.

2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment.

3. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms.

4. Exposure to bodily fluids and communicable diseases.