Mammography Technologist

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North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Responsible for performing a variety of technical activities associated with the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography procedures.

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• 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.

• Schedule:
  
  24 hours per week.
• Sign‑On Bonus: $20,000.
• Pay range: $29.23 – $44.48 per hour (minimum hourly rate $40.40).
• Benefits include:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance;
  Tuition Reimbursement;
  Paid Time Off; 50% Off MBTA passes or free parking; access to childcare resources and emergency backup care; 403(b) and cash‑balance retirement plan; tax‑shielded annuity options; exclusive “perks” discounts on tickets and passes to ski resorts, museums, sporting events, etc.

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required;
  Associate’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience: 2‑3 years required. The role does not accept experience in lieu of a degree.
• Licenses & Credentials:
  • Radiologic Technologist and Technician [State License] – preferred.
  • Registered Technologist (R.T.(ARRT)) – preferred.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) – preferred.
  • Mammography (R.T.(M)(ARRT)) – preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Recognizes needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients, understands differences in female growth and development, and identifies signs of normal aging 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.

• Standing: frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking: frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting: occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting: frequently (34‑66%) 35 lbs+ with assisted device
• Carrying: frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling: occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing: rarely (less than 2%)
• Balancing: frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: occasionally (3‑33%)
• Reaching: frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (fingering): frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling: constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision (far/near, talking, hearing): constantly (67‑100%)

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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