What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.?
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
We're offering a generous sign-on bonus ($20,000) to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.
The pay rate for an entry-level Mammography Technologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital is: $42.29/hr.
Job Summary
Qualifications
Does this position require Patient Care?
- Yes
Essential Functions
- Performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate.
- Positions patients and uses immobilization if necessary.
- Selects proper mode to produce correct exposure factors.
- Evaluates images for diagnostic quality, obtaining additional images as needed.
- Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate.
- Explains procedures to patients.
Education
- Certificate & High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Associate's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
- No
Licenses and Credentials
- Radiologic Technologist [MA DPH] required
- Registered Technologist [R.T.(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
- Mammography [R.T.(M)(ARRT)] - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred
Experience
- Experience in accordance with state, federal, and regulatory agencies' rules and regulations 0-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, understand the differences in female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging, degree of understanding, and physical limitations related to age.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
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Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
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