Per Diem - Mammography Technician

Function:

Reporting to the Radiology Supervisor, the Radiology/Mammography Technologist will perform all digital x-ray and mammography examinations as assigned. This individual will have the working knowledge of all facets of digital x-ray and mammography. 

Representative Duties:

Performs X-rays and screening mammogram studies as assigned

• Greet each client with a smile and welcoming, professional manner
• Calls patients from the lobby into the exam room
• Understands and maintains universal precautions in all clinical activities

Ensures readiness of assigned unit for patient encounters

• Disinfects exam rooms daily and after contamination of communicable disease exposure with appropriate cleaning agent, or insures that this is done 
• Stocks exam rooms with supplies and equipment 
• Maintains equipment in good working order 
• Alerts Radiology Supervisor of broken equipment
• Alerts Radiology Supervisor when stock inventory is low 

Effectively communicates with patients, coworkers on medical team, in medical department and across departments

• Confirms demographic information before conducting exam or scan; accurately record and enter any changes received
• Abides by recognized ALARA & HIPAA requirements
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer services
• Assists in training other employees in the medical support department
• Remains familiar with emergency procedures and codes
• Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters and clinic business 
• Reads and maintains departmental policies and procedures

Provides clerical support and administrative assistance as directed

• Demonstrates competency in alphabetizing, filing, faxing and other duties to support administrative office needs
• Assists the Radiology Supervisor with Quality Control projects

Meets Agency Participatory Expectation

• Suggests and participates in continuing quality improvement efforts 
• Adheres to all agency and departmental policies and procedures
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities as requested
• Adheres to the highest principles of patient and client confidentiality
• Adheres to established safety policies, procedures and precautions; identifies potential or actual unsafe situations in the environment and takes measures to rectify the situation
• Attends all required meetings, in-services and professional trainings
• Attends all regularly scheduled research meetings, trainings, forums and pertinent FCH staff meetings
• Maintains professional competence necessary to perform job responsibilities; maintains and provides agency with records of continuing education activities
• Serves on agency committees and in professional organizations when requested

Performs other related duties as required

• License/Certifications: Massachusetts RT license, Massachusetts Mammography License, current standing with ARRT, BLS certification 
• Education: Associate degree in Radiologic Technology with certification in mammography 
• Maintains CEU accreditation as needed for licensure 
• Demonstrates competency in EMR, Microsoft Outlook 
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team 
• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse environment  
• Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. This includes engaging constructively with colleagues, patients, clients, and vendors in a manner that reflects professionalism, empathy, and cultural awareness, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or other protected characteristics as defined by applicable law. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Minimum 2 years’ experience 
• Experience with patients with HIV and electronic medical records 
• Interest and experience in LGBT health and commitment to community health 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• OSHA category 1  
• Physical Requirements: regularly required – sitting; using hands to manipulate objects/tools/controls; reaching with hands and arms; standing and adjusting patient positioning; talking; hearing; occasional lifting required up to 25 lbs. 
• Noise level: usually quiet 

This is a union position in a Fenway Health bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.