Job Information
Beth Israel Lahey Health Mammography Technologist in Lexington, Massachusetts
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Type:
Per Diem
Scheduled Hours:
0
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Mammography Technologist -
looking for a per diem who is available during the day Mon-Fri - 7:30am-4pm to cover time off and summer vacations and help with the increase in volume
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Performs screening and diagnostic 2D and 3D mammography exams using ionizing radiation for use in the diagnosis and treatment of breast tumors.
Obtains and documents necessary patient information and history using the Epic electronic health record (EHR) and breast cancer risk assessment module
Performs high quality Mammography exams ensuring a repeat rate of less than 5% of all completed exams
Begins and completes exams within the Epic EHR with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time.
Labels all images with correct patient information and technologist’s initials with 100% accuracy 100% of the time.
Reviews exams for quality; recognizes artifacts, motion and correct positioning
Responsible for participating with the Operation’s Manager in the QC process for department, utilizing ACR standards
Applies the lowest dose of ionizing radiation that is reasonably achievable, known as ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), required to produce clear images
Readily and willingly contributes to team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients
Readily works off-sites as needed
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients
Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer service standards
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education
Performs other duties in support of the organization as required or directed
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
Transport
Off-sites
Orienting new staff
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology
Licensure, Certification, Registration: ARRT (R) (M) Registered and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in the specialties in which the technologist practices. Maintains licensure on a biannual basis, maintains CEUS specific to the specialty in which the technologist practices.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Candidate must be proficient in the use Radiologic equipment including Digital and stereotactic equipment or in the absence of this skill must have the ability to be trained to a level of competency. Minimal computer skills required.
Experience: A minimum of 6 months of experience with Clinical internship program in a hospital setting is required.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
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