Nantucket Cottage Hospital · 1 month ago
Mammography Technician
Nantucket, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$35.45/hr - $65.98/hrNantucket Cottage Hospital is part of Mass General Brigham, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to patient care, research, and community service. The Mammography Technician will perform diagnostic imaging procedures, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Positions patients and sets technical factors for all diagnostic procedures
Follows department exam protocols
Independently recognizes and performs duties which need to be done without being directly assigned
Completes all ordered exams as per department protocol - documents why exam is not completed per protocol
Modifies patient protocols negative to the patient, physical and cognitive abilities
Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients
Ensures all exams are accurately labeled with patient ID, date, technologist ID and time of exam
Follows hospital policies to reduce risk of wrong-site, wrong patient, and wrong procedure occurrences
Ensures compliance with HFAP/TJC/local regulatory/CMS, State and Federal regulations
Maintains medical and surgical aseptic procedures
Able to assess pain interfering with imaging procedure- makes appropriate physician contact for intervention
Understands Process Improvement (PI) process and participates in new and on-going PI activities
Maintains neat & clean workplace appropriate to hospital standards
Work pace is consistent with the standards of other workers
Able to assist Radiologist with therapeutic procedures by having all supplies and techniques ready
Informs and educates patients and families regarding procedure to be performed
Reduces risk of health care acquired infections through proper hand washing and equipment disinfecting
Documents all medication reactions/infiltrations on appropriate form
Works to improve effectiveness of communication among caregivers
Plans and assigns the work in an efficient manner based on department guideline
Conducts job-specific orientation and on-the-job training for department employees
Assists in implementing Departmental Performance Improvement Program and Organizes PI documents and produces them on demand
Deals with complaints in a professional and efficient manner and reports them to Department Director as soon as possible
Properly verifies all studies for accuracy and quality in the PACS system prior to Radiologist interpretation
Demonstrates safe / careful use of all equipment
Reports all equipment malfunctions and call for service immediately using department protocol
Attends scheduled in-service and mandatory in-service
Communicates ideas to supervisor for a safer layout of equipment, tools, and/or processes
Maintains all appropriate licensure and CEU requirements per all governing regulations and department policy
Demonstrates courteous and appropriate telephone skills
Adheres to attendance and punctuality requirements per hospital policy
Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness
Takes corrective action to prevent recurring absences or tardiness
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Sets technical factors accurately to minimize patient dose
Utilizes Radiation Safety Techniques while performing radiographic procedures and properly shields patients when appropriate
Follows all radiation safety standards for patients, employees & family members
Consistently determines pregnancy status of women of childbearing age, before performing exam
Wears radiation (dosimetry) badge as per protocol
Uses personal protective equipment appropriately
Performs radiographic exams at the bedside and in the operating rooms providing diagnostic x- rays to the surgeons and professional staff on patients that are unable to be x-rayed in the Radiology Service due to incapacity or surgical procedures upon request, operates the fluoro unit in the Operating Room
Oversees all regulatory compliance issues as it is defined by the FDA and ACR
Demonstrates high-level knowledge of established protocols and equipment operation when performing quality control testing
Coordinates activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality
Organizes and facilitates all annual Inspections and documentation required by MQSA or ACR
Works closely with the Mammography Technologists, Physicians, RNs, Physicists and Field Service Engineers to ensure the department operates within compliance of MQSA regulations
Provides instruction and feedback to technologists
Operates CT equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information according to departmental protocol
Checks calibration and verifies the proper operation of all equipment to be used during the workday
Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed
Proficient in performing IV insertion for contrast injection
Operates MRI equipment to obtain diagnostic images and information according to departmental protocol
Screens patient for contraindications i.e., Cardiac pacemaker, aneurysm clips, stapedectomy and eye surgery
Checks labs when appropriate for contraindications to Gadolium contrast agents
Aware of potential hazards within the MRI unit and adhere to safety standards established by the hospital and regulatory agencies
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a program accredited by JRCERT
ARRT (R) and ARRT (CT), or ARRT (M), or ARRT (MR) is required
Must be registered, proficient, and able to work unsupervised in 2 modalities
Current applicable state licenses are required
BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted
Able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment to function unsupervised during on-call, second shift, and weekend hours
Must have adequate interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients who may be under physical and/or emotional stress
Must possess analytical abilities necessary to acquire and effectively utilize knowledge of imaging processes, techniques and procedures
Ability to adapt to changing pace within the department, frequent interruptions
Present a positive attitude and a professional appearance
Comprehensive understanding of computer operations relating to patient information and management (CPSI, PAC's etc.)
Willingness to adapt to diverse roles as a member of the department team
Must be aware of hazards with the department (ionizing radiation, universal precautions, etc.) and adhere to safety standard established by the hospital and regulatory agencies
Ability to relay information concisely to department Director, radiologist, staff, patients and other hospital personnel
Ability to perform essential job duties
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums and bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
Company
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket Cottage Hospital is a non-profit hospital that provides a broad range of health and wellness services.
Founded in 1911
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aimee Carew-Lyons
CNO and VP of Patient Services
Kacey Jost, SHRM-CP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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