Lead Mammography Technologist

Location: Good Samaritan Medical Center

Posted Date: 2/14/2024

Job Type: Full Time

Department: 0600.52955 CGS Breast Care Center

Position Summary:

Mammography Technologist will perform screening and diagnostic mammographic procedures as well as bone densitometry and may also encompass the responsibilities of a Radiography Technologist; will work under the supervision of the modality supervisory technologist and modality medical director. Technologist will:

• Perform all technical procedures within the respective modality sections as described in the Radiology Policy Manual.

• Meet the technical competency requirements for the position.

• Maintain an effective working relationship with all staff.

• Participate in professional education programs, patient/staff safety initiatives, and quality assurance/ improvement activities.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Current BLS certification; and Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Radiography (Full/General) license; and Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Mammography license; and Current ARRT registered certification in Radiography with RT(R) designation; and Current ARRT registered certification in Mammography with RT(M) designation

In addition to the above, the following skills are required for all technologist positions:

• Ability to use computers

• Ability to speak, read, and write in English

• Ability to hear and respond to staff and patient needs

• Ability to physically position patients

• Ability to manipulate imaging equipment

Education: Documented training and experience in radiography; Documented training and experience in mammography

Experience: Documented training and experience in radiography; Documented training and experience in mammography

Certification/Licensure: see Required Knowledge & Skills above

Software/Hardware: Imaging acquisition, processing, reviewing, sending, and retrieving equipment (hardware and software); Hospital information system equipment (hardware and software); Communication equipment (e.g., fax, telephone, email, etc)