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UMass Memorial Health

Mammography Technologist, 32 hours, Days

UMass Memorial Health, Leominster, Massachusetts, us, 01453


Exemption Status:

Non-ExemptSchedule Details:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, TuesdayScheduled Hours:

730-4Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:

32Cost Center:

24050 - 3500 Radiology DiagnosticThis position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital

is part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. Serving northern central Massachusetts, we are committed to improving the health of people through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. Promoting healthy lifestyle habits, we serve as a role model by having a tobacco and smoke-free campus and hiring nicotine-free employees.I. Major Responsibilities:Operates Mammography Equipment and performs Mammography Exams; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age or condition using universal protocol and sterile techniques as necessary. Demonstrates breast self-examination if required.Records all pertinent breast history from the patient and notes any discomfort or medical complaint which could be of importance to the Radiologist.Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, and safety control. Accurately documents work in the HIS/RIS/PACS and PEN RAD systems.Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.Cleans and maintains all accessory equipment (i.e., paddles, detectors, work area).II. Position Qualifications:License/Certification/Education:Registration in both Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a mammography technologist.BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90-day probationary period.Experience/Skills:Required:Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.Preferred:Prior experience in the field.Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/32. Up to 25 pounds - 1/3All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

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