Stability Direct is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mammography Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Staff
Stability Direct is proud to announce that we have partnered with a distinguished private, non-profit 302-bed community teaching hospital located in the vibrant city of Pittsfield, MA. Affiliated with the prestigious University of Massachusetts Medical School, this medical center stands as a beacon of healthcare excellence, serving the community with unwavering commitment. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Berkshire Mountains just 2 hours away from Boston, Pittsfield is not only the largest city in Berkshire County but also a cultural hub with a rich history and diverse offerings.
Mammography Techician
Definition/Primary Function
- Perform a wide variety of technical procedures, requiring independent judgment and ingenuity. Requires initiative to apply appropriate skills to facilitate a diagnosis. May be assigned independent responsibilities by Lead Technologist, Administrative Director, or Operations Manager. • Proper care of the client following the departmental and hospital policies and procedures are required. May be responsible for assigned areas to assume responsibilities of supervision or instruction to department personnel as determined by Operations Manager or Lead Technologist. • Practices infection control in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and regulatory standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates proper operation of PACS, HIS and RIS computer systems. Demonstrates ability to operate and troubleshoot mammography equipment and PACS. PACs applications. Completes annual mandatory education to include infection control and HIPAA. Maintains department competencies as required.
Position Qualifications (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)
Experience:
- 2 years as a diagnostic technologist preferred, 1 year as a mammography technologist preferred but will train candidates
Education and Training:
- Must have completed formal ACR approved Radiologic Technology program for radiology and mammography.
License, Certification & Registration:
- ARRT(M) – Mammography-Unless Training and working towards certification
- ARRT(RTR) - Registered Technologist Radiography
- CPR - CPR Required.
- MALIC(R)(M) - Mass License in Radiography and Mammography (or working towards Mammography certification if training in this modality
Other Requirements:
- Must have excellent patient care skills. Must be current with all continuing education for both radiology and mammography if appropriate
40 hours - 7am-3:30pm - Monday -Friday
Stability Direct Job ID #5264. Posted job title: Mammographer Tech