Mammography Technologist - Kenmore - Atrius Health

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Position Details

Location: Kenmore - 133 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215 Department: Radiology - Mammography Schedule: Full time, 18 hours/weekly, Friday 7:00am-5:30pm and Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm As a Mammography Technologist I you will work under the guidance of a radiologist, perform mammography exams in accordance with MQSA, state regulations, and with health centers’ established policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Confirms appropriate clinical data, obtains patient history, and uses the lowest possible dose to provide high quality images for the interpreting radiologist Provides for the emotional, physical well-being, and safety of the patient while maintaining strict standards of patient confidentiality Communicate effectively with patients as well as other members of the health care team Recognizes and effectively communicates equipment problems in a timely manner to the Department Supervisor For every location worked, provides on-going CEU documentation to support licensure requirement Continuing education and continuing experience requirements as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) must be maintained Willingness to cover in other location(s) when urgent need arises Willingness to participate in the training of new mammographers

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalency certificate (e.g. GED, HiSET, TASC Test) from an accredited institution or governmental unit Graduate of an accredited radiography program Must be licensed in Radiography for 1+ years Passed the ARRT exam in Mammography Must possess mammography license in the state of Massachusetts