Mammography Technologist - Per Diem
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Profile Summary ----This role focuses on using various imaging
techniques and practices to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of
patients. - In addition, this role focuses on performing the
following Mammography duties: Evaluates physical conditions related
to medical imaging of breast tissue. - - A clinical technologist
role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a
combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This
role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or
scientific/laboratory jobs. - An experienced level role requiring
basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work
experience and requiring vocational or technical education. - Works
under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine
nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from
standard procedures and communicates information that requires some
explanation or interpretation. - -Job Overview -Under the direction
of the clinical supervision, performs a wide variety of duties to
provide mammography services for patients in accordance with
physician orders. - Position requires minimal supervision,
independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative while maintaining
the standards necessary to allow Radiologist to make an accurate
interpretation. Assumes responsibility for designated areas, and
procedures. - Participates in Quality Assurance program and
relative clerical aspects as required. - -Job Description -Minimum
Qualifications: -1. Graduate of approved School of Radiological
Technology. -2. Mammography license. -3. American of American
Registry of Radiological Technologist (AART) in Radiology. -4. One
(1) year of experience in mammography. - -Preferred Qualifications:
-1. Three (3) years of experience in mammography. - -Duties and
Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are
intended to describe the general nature of work and are not
intended to be an all-inclusive list. - Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned. - -1. - Identifies patient and
reviews each requisition, for consistency of order with clinical
diagnosis and demographic information. Records patient history
accurately noting unusual conditions/ limitations, difficulties.
-2. Anticipates and responds appropriately to patient needs,
assuring personal dignity i.e. covers patients. - Detects and
responds to all symptoms of anxiety with tact and compassion. -3.
Operates mammography equipment, including biopsy device as
requested, using proper exposure factors producing high quality
images with complete anatomy and no technical errors. -4. Operates
bone densitometry equipment to produce quality images for
radiologist interpretation to include comparison imaging. -5.
Provides clear explanation of exam to patient and verbally reviews
all information on mammo history sheet with patient to ensure
accuracy -6. Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, and
does not submit films that are technically inadequate. Documents
any problems in attaining satisfactory results. - Knows to take
additional views as needed. Adheres to ALARA policy by keeping
repeat imaging to a minimum -7. Identifies anatomical orientation
on all required images, and ensures proper film identification on
all images. -8. Prepares exams by providing prior images and/or
sufficient information regarding outside images to be obtained
quickly and efficiently to decrease delay in radiologic
interpretation. Properly reviews images to confirm adequate
transfer to PACS. - - - - -9. Provides patient education and
instruction to include breast self-examination, importance and
frequency of clinical breast exams and mammography. -10. Is
competent to operate all equipment and uses ancillary apparatus as
required or has requested training in the specific areas. - Adjusts
controls of machine in compliance with established methods and
procedures. -11. Performs QA procedures as required in accordance
with ACR, MQSA, States and JACHO standards. - -Physical
Requirements: - -1. Stands and walks most of the day with frequent
lifting and pushing of light to heavy patients and equipment,
working in reaching and strained position part of the day and
necessity of constant carrying of x-ray cassettes with lead aprons
worn during many procedures. -2. Requires manual dexterity using
fine hand manipulation to operate radiology equipment. -3. Hearing
and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe
patients, read monitors and documents. Hear equipment alarms. -4.
Frequent exposure to blood, fecal waste and other body waste with
possible risk of infection. -5. Hazards of radiation exposure,
on-going and accumulative especially in fluoroscopy and portable
exams. -6. Works in semi-dark areas such as darkrooms and
fluoroscopy room. - -Skills & Abilities: -1. Knowledge of medical
terminology -2. Clerical skills -3. Basic computer skills -4.
Ability to follow directions and detailed oriented -5. Good
customer service abilities -6. General knowledge of RIS and PACS
system. -7. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency patient
conditions. -8. Ability to use sterile technique to prevent
contamination when appropriate. -9. Ability to acquire and
effectively utilize knowledge of a wide variety of radiographic
procedures. -10. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned
service area. -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
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