Mammography Technologist Per Diem

About the role

Working under the direction of the Breast Imaging Manager and Breast Imaging Clinical Director, the Breast Imaging technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures within breast imaging as described in the DFCI Imaging Policy Manual. All breast imaging technologist positions include the responsibility of the delivery of safe and effective imaging procedures, participation in departmental education programs, participation in organizational and departmental goals and priorities and active involvement in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement (QA/QI) activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and ensures patient, staff and environmental safety; maintains proper infection control; maintains orderliness and cleanliness in the workplace and self;
• Demonstrates an understanding of all radiation safety issues (e.g., Image Gently, Image Wisely, etc.) and follow radiation safety procedures to ensure patient safety;
• Maintains and ensures patient, staff and environmental safety; maintains proper infection control; maintains orderliness and cleanliness in the workplace and self;
• Ensures that all appropriate regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements are met, and participates in departmental and institutional quality assurance/quality improvement (QA/QI) programs.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited imaging technology program (e.g., Radiography, Nuclear Medicine)
• One to two years hospital-based experience preferred
• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License/Radiography category
• Current Massachusetts Radiologic Technologist License/Mammography category, or must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Current ARRT Radiography (RT-R) registration
• Current ARRT Mammography (RT-M) registration or must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Current BLS certification or must obtain an active BLS certification within 90-days of hire

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills to effectively work with peers, leadership, faculty and various teams.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with peers, leadership, and external contacts.
• Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through.
• Be able to work independently and/or with a team in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations.

Pay

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$109,096.00 - $129,594.40