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Boston Medical Center

Non-profit academic medical center and trauma

Per Diem Mammographer

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 7
Part-timeBrighton, Boston, MA, USA$52.86 - $78.54In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
  • In-depth knowledge of Mammography imaging procedures gained through 3–5 years of experience as a Mammographic Technologist.
  • Vast knowledge of Radiographic and Mammographic procedures and equipment operation.
  • Certification as a Mammographic Technologist.
  • Valid Massachusetts license in Radiologic Technology and Mammography, and ARRT certification.
  • Must have and maintain BLS certification or obtain certification within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all duties of a staff Radiologic Technologist.
  • Attends in-service lectures and seminars relating to Mammography and maintains documentation of specialized training in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures concerning Mammography.
  • Assists in the orientation of Technologists to Mammography.
  • Monitors the daily quality control program specific to Mammography Quality Standards Act, DPH, and ACR guidelines.
  • Performs daily testing on Mammography equipment and reports problems to the Technical Manager and/or Radiology Engineer.
  • Obtains patients’ prior Mammograms, records, and reports for comparison.
  • Maintains a log of patients undergoing Mammographic procedures, including each patient’s name, procedure date and description, and referring physician; maintains a callback postcard file to remind patients about follow-up care consistent with the Radiologist’s recommendation.
  • Assists the Radiologist in performing interventional Mammographic examinations.
  • Assists the Technical Manager in performing yearly merit evaluations for Technologists working in Mammography.
  • Performs necessary functions to provide efficient patient care, including clerical and transport duties.
  • Completes patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription, and film retrieval.
  • Maintains supplies in exam rooms and storage areas.
  • Duplicates films when requested.
  • Reports appropriate information to Radiologists and medical staff when requested.
  • Reports exam histories and reports to referring physicians and/or their staff members.
  • Reports changes to Mammography practices to the Department of Public Health Radiation Control Program.
  • Maintains communication with patients, referring physicians, nursing staff, and other Radiology clients.
  • Is responsible for the quality of images produced and submitted to Radiologists for interpretation.

About the Company

Boston Medical Center

Non-profit academic medical center and trauma

Boston Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit academic medical center in Boston that provides care across more than 70 specialties and runs the busiest trauma and emergency services in New England. It trains health professionals through 67 residency programs and conducts biomedical research funded by government and private grants. Its funding relies heavily on government payers like Medicare and Medicaid to serve many low-income and elderly patients, with remaining revenue from clinical services, grants, and donations. It focuses on health equity and social determinants of health, addressing issues such as food access and housing through programs and partnerships, with the goal of delivering high-quality, accessible care to all and advancing medical knowledge and workforce training.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$342.1M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1996

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