Mammographer Tech, Harrington, Per Diem

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $31.20 - $56.16

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Saturday

Scheduled

Hours:

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Shift: 1 – Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 25080 – 3580 Mammography

Signing Bonus: Available; eligibility confirmed during interview process.

Under general supervision and in accordance with the guidelines established by the Mammography Supervisor and the Radiologist, performs Mammography and related clerical service duties.

• Operates Mammography Equipment and performs Mammography Exams; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, adjusting procedures as needed to accommodate patient size, age, or condition according to universal protocol and sterile techniques. Demonstrates breast self‑examination if required.
• Records all pertinent breast history from the patient and notes any discomfort or medical complaint that may be important to the Radiologist.
• Adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, and safety controls. Accurately documents work in the HIS/RIS/PACS and PEN RAD systems.
• Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.
• Cleans and maintains all accessory equipment (e.g., paddles, detectors, work area).
• Stays abreast of developments in the field of Mammography and maintains required continuing education units. Responsible for quality control designated by the supervisor.

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of quality improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrating standards of respect and contributing to a professional, tolerant, civil and accepting environment.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/

Education:

• Required: Registration in both Diagnostic Radiology and Mammography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Licensed by the State of Massachusetts as a mammography technologist.
• BLS healthcare provider required before completion of 90‑day probationary period.

Experience/

Skills:

• Required: Level of knowledge equivalent to an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology.
• Preferred: Prior experience in the field.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience providing proficiency in the responsibilities listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department‑specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be attached to the departmental job description, and responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

On‑job time is spent in the following physical activities:

• Stand – 2/3 of the time
• Walk – 2/3 of the time
• Sit – 1/3 of the time
• Talk or hear – 2/3 of the time
• Uses hands to finger, handle or feel – 2/3 of the time
• Push/pull – 2/3 of the time
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – 2/3 of the time
• Reach with hands and arms – 2/3 of the time

This job requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted:

• Up to 10 pounds – 2/3 of the time
• Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 of the time

This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:

• Work near moving mechanical parts – 2/3 of the time

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.