Mammography Technologist

Job Details

• Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI 02903
• Department: Radiology
• Employment Type: Part Time
• Shift: Day
• Job Code: 71468

🏆 Benefits & Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Brown University Health, we value our employees and provide competitive benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With employer matching contributions
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Tuition Assistance: Support for your continued education
• Wellness Programs: Including gym discounts and health initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program: Mental health and wellbeing support
• Career Development: Training and advancement opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling options where possible

📸 What You'll Do

• Instruct patients regarding procedures and proper positioning to produce high-quality mammography images.
• Review and record pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data for optimal diagnostic results.
• Understand and practice ALARA principles of radiation protection, including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.
• Select proper technical factors as recommended by Hologic, utilizing appropriate paddles.
• Check equipment and accessories to ensure they are in proper operating condition.
• Ensure proper patient identification for images and completeness of requisition used for billing.
• Operate mammography equipment according to specific procedures to produce images of optimal quality.
• Assist physicians in specialized examinations such as pre-operative needle localization and large core stereotactic breast biopsy.
• Maintain work area and department in a clean and orderly condition, including cleaning rooms after each examination.
• Assist in daily Quality Control testing of equipment to meet Federal Registry requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal training in an accredited School of Radiologic Technology plus registration through the American Registry of Radiology Technology in Mammography.
• Must maintain requirements as outlined by the Mammography Quality Standards Act and the American College of Radiology.
• Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
• Must hold a current CPR certification from AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• Possess analytical skills to determine the best method of obtaining desired results.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
• Between one and three months of orientation and on-the-job training.

💫 Why choose Brown University Health?

Brown University Health is committed to providing exceptional patient and family-centered care. We are an equal opportunity employer, offering a supportive and inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status.

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