- Prepares and positions patient for mammography procedures.
- Explains procedures and educates patients to reduce anxieties.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views as protocoled by radiologists.
- Determines exposure factors based on patient characteristics and adjusts exposure factors to produce images of proper detail, density and accuracy.
- Performs routine and diagnostic procedures
- Assists radiologists in specialized procedures
- Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
- Prepare patients for exams, ensuring their safety, comfort, and modesty at all times
- Monitor each patient's condition during procedure, taking appropriate action when assistance is needed (such as further monitoring or nursing involvement)
- Follow established hospital infection control and safety procedures and use AIDET communication framework
- Document procedures properly in EPIC ensuring accurate patient demographics.
- Prepares, completes and presents images to Radiologist for interpretation.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses and reports malfunctions of equipment, arranging for service as needed.
- Completes all department forms and maintains records, logs and reports of work performed.
- BLS Certification is required
- ARRT RT-R and RT-M Certification
- RTR Licensure in Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Maintaining all area specific CEU's for ARRT, DPH, MQSA required
- Competitive pay
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and generous employee discounts
- Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
Mammography Technologist-$15K sign-on bonus and new higher rates for - Boston, United States - Boston Medical Center
Description
Location:
Boston, MA
Schedule:
Full time
Up to $5,000 relocation reimbursement for those who meet relocation eligibility requirements. Plus a $15,000 sign on bonus and new higher rates for 2024
ABOUT BMC:
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal - to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston.
Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.
As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff.
That's why you'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.
There's never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Mammography Technologist in the Breast Imaging center at Boston Medical Center, you will join an amazing team of professionals who have a culture of caring for each other while adhering to our mission of providing patients with exceptional care without exception.
As a Mammography tech you will operate state of the art equipment to obtain images of the breast for interpretation.
In addition you will have the opportunity to learn and perform Contrast Enhanced Mammography, Stereotactic Biopsy, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Core Biopsy and Seed Placement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mammography
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
JOB BENEFITS:
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Breast Imaging department at Boston Medical Center is a full service, academic breast imaging department. Here at BMC we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional care without exception to all. We are a busy department that is constantly growing and changing. We have Hologic 3D Dimensions tomosynthesis units and Philips Ultrasound units. We have a dedicated professional staff that are some of the best in city. Come join our team and you will experience a rewarding challenging career with plenty of opportunity for growth.
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to or call to let us know the nature of your request.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans