What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammographer, Per Diem position at Dartmouth Health?
The Mammography Department at our Lebanon, NH campus offers a dynamic, specialized environment for both screening and diagnostic imaging. As part of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program (CBCP) at DHMC, our Breast Imaging team plays a vital role in delivering coordinated, patient-centered care. The Breast Imaging division also performs Dxa exams.
We are seeking a Per Diem Mammographer/Dxa Technologist to join the team to perform breast imaging as well as ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures and Dxa exams. Biopsy experience, breast ultrasound experience, and Dxa experience are preferred but not required. Mammographers will assist in the technical orientation of cross-trained Radiologic Technologists and instruct them in complex or difficult procedures.
This is a per diem position. Our Mammographers work 5 8-hour shifts as scheduled, Monday through Friday, from 645 am to 515 pm, with occasional evening and weekend coverage on a rotating basis. There is a 10% shift differential for evenings and a 15% shift differential for weekends.
We are seeking a Per Diem Mammographer/Dxa Technologist to join the team to perform breast imaging as well as ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures and Dxa exams. Biopsy experience, breast ultrasound experience, and Dxa experience are preferred but not required. Mammographers will assist in the technical orientation of cross-trained Radiologic Technologists and instruct them in complex or difficult procedures.
This is a per diem position. Our Mammographers work 5 8-hour shifts as scheduled, Monday through Friday, from 645 am to 515 pm, with occasional evening and weekend coverage on a rotating basis. There is a 10% shift differential for evenings and a 15% shift differential for weekends.
- Performs routine and complex breast imaging and DXA exams as well as Breast Imaging procedures following departmental guidelines.
- Performs required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals.
- Instructs and reviews the technical performance of diagnostic technologists. Instructs patients in breast self-examinations.
- Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
- Utilizes e-DH, RIS, and PACS to perform job functions.
- Maintain a second Mammography registry as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
- 1 year of clinical Mammography experience required.
- Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited program, based on ARRT guidelines.
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- BLS required at hire.
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