Mammographer, MRMC - Per Diem

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.20 - $56.16. Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Per diem (days & early evenings), as needed on weekends, 8-hour shifts
• Mixed Shift, 8 Hours

About the Role

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other.

Under general supervision and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Mammography Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs Mammography and related clerical service duties.

Responsibilities

• Operates Mammography Equipment and performs Mammography Exams; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age or condition using universal protocol and sterile techniques as necessary.
• Demonstrates breast self-examination if required.
• Records all pertinent breast history from the patient and notes any discomfort or medical complaint which could be of importance to the Radiologist.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, and safety control.
• Accurately documents work in the HIS/RIS/PACS and PEN RAD systems.
• Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.
• Cleans and maintains all accessory equipment (i.e., paddles, detectors, work area).

Requirements

• Registration in both Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a mammography technologist.
• BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90-day probationary period.
• Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the field.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.