Mammographer, MRMC - Per Diem

About the role

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.20 - $56.16

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: Per diem (days & early evenings), as needed on weekends, 8 hour shifts

• Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 0
• Cost Center: 26000 - 3580 Mammography

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under general supervision and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Mammography Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs Mammography and related clerical service duties.

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

Required

• Must take the initial exam for the ARRT certification in Mammography within 6 months of the completion of the required competencies. Exam delays will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Must pass the ARRT Mammography certification exam within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification with 30 days of hire.

Required

• Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Preferred

• Prior experience in the field

Additional information

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.

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