Mammographer, Per-diem

Job Summary

MGH Waltham per-diem Saturday coverage needed. Responsible for performing a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
• Positions patients and uses immobilization if necessary.
• Selects proper mode to produce correct exposure factors.
• Evaluates images for diagnostic quality, obtaining additional images as needed.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate.
• Explains procedures to patients.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate/Diploma in Medical Imaging required; Associate's preferred. Cannot accept experience in lieu of a degree.
• Licenses and Credentials:
  • Radiologic Technologist [State License] - required
  • Registered Technologist [R.T.(ARRT)] - required
  • Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - required within 90 days
  • Mammography [R.T.(M)(ARRT)] - required within 1 year
• Experience: Experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, understand the differences in female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging, degree of understanding, and physical limitations related to age.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$47 - $50.25/Hourly

Schedule

Rotating shift (United States of America). Per Diem, 0 scheduled weekly hours.