Mammography Technologist - Beth Israel Lahey Health
Peabody, MA
About the Job
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is now offering up to a $15,000 signing bonus for our Mammography Technologist positions.
Important Details:
• Signing Bonuses are paid out in three payments. You will receive your first payment (one third of the total amount) upon completion of the first 30 days of employment. You will receive the second payment upon completion of six (6) months and the third payment (final of the total amount) owe upon completion of one year following your start date. The bonus payments will be paid on the next regular pay day following the date on which you become eligible for the bonus. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
To be eligible:
• Current and former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. Employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12-months. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.
• Signing Bonus is determined on a full-time status of 40 hours. Hours less than 40 hours will be prorated. Per Diem roles are not eligible.
• If you leave Lahey Hospital & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the signing bonus.
• Please note, signing bonuses are subject to change based on the organizations hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/LHMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change signing bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Process Manager, performs screening and diagnostic Breast Imaging studies using ionizing radiation for use in the detection and treatment of breast tumors. Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Flexibility to work overtime/cover at other sites as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities _including but not limited to:_
+ Performs screening and diagnostic Breast Imaging studies using ionizing radiation for use in the diagnosis and treatment of breast tumors.
+ Obtains and documents necessary patient information or history from accessing IDXrad Mammography Module achieving 100% accuracy.
+ Performs all Breast Imaging exams ensure that all exams achieve a quality repeat rate equaling less of than 5% of all completed exams.
+ Begins and completes exams using the (Radiology Information System) RIS with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time.
+ Labels all images with correct patient information and technologist’s initials with 100% accuracy 100% of the time.
+ Reviews exams for quality control (QC) using the Digital system; recognizes artifacts, motion and correct positioning.
+ Responsible for participating with the Process Manager in the QC process for department, utilizing ACR standards.
+ Applies the lowest dose of ionizing radiation that is reasonably achievable, known as ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), required to produce clear images.
+ Readily and willingly contributes to team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients.
+ Readily works off-sites as needed.Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities.
+ Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
+ Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
+ Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
+ Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
+ Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer service standards.
+ Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
+ Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
+ Performs other duties in support of the organization as required or directed.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
+ Transport
+ Off-sites
+ Orienting new staff
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: ARRT certification in Radiography, Mammography, and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in Mammography. Maintains licensure on a biannual basis, maintains CEU’s according to departmental policy and specific to and inclusive of the specialties in which the technologist practices.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
+ Candidate must be proficient in the use Radiologic equipment including Digital and stereotactic equipment or in the absence of this skill must have the ability to be trained to a level of competency.
+ Minimal computer skills required.
+ In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
Experience: Up to 6 months experience with Clinical internship program in a hospital setting is required.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is now offering up to a $15,000 signing bonus for our Mammography Technologist positions.
Important Details:
• Signing Bonuses are paid out in three payments. You will receive your first payment (one third of the total amount) upon completion of the first 30 days of employment. You will receive the second payment upon completion of six (6) months and the third payment (final of the total amount) owe upon completion of one year following your start date. The bonus payments will be paid on the next regular pay day following the date on which you become eligible for the bonus. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
To be eligible:
• Current and former BILH candidates - restrictions apply. Employees within the BILH system are not eligible for the bonus or if you have been employed by a BILH entity within the last 12-months. Employee must be in good standing to receive the bonus at the time of payment.
• Signing Bonus is determined on a full-time status of 40 hours. Hours less than 40 hours will be prorated. Per Diem roles are not eligible.
• If you leave Lahey Hospital & Medical Center before your first anniversary you will pay back the signing bonus.
• Please note, signing bonuses are subject to change based on the organizations hiring needs and will be determined by Talent Acquisition on an ongoing basis. BILH/LHMC Talent Acquisition reserves the right to change signing bonus eligible jobs and amounts at any time.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Process Manager, performs screening and diagnostic Breast Imaging studies using ionizing radiation for use in the detection and treatment of breast tumors. Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety including practicing ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable). Flexibility to work overtime/cover at other sites as needed.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities _including but not limited to:_
+ Performs screening and diagnostic Breast Imaging studies using ionizing radiation for use in the diagnosis and treatment of breast tumors.
+ Obtains and documents necessary patient information or history from accessing IDXrad Mammography Module achieving 100% accuracy.
+ Performs all Breast Imaging exams ensure that all exams achieve a quality repeat rate equaling less of than 5% of all completed exams.
+ Begins and completes exams using the (Radiology Information System) RIS with 100% accuracy, 100% of the time.
+ Labels all images with correct patient information and technologist’s initials with 100% accuracy 100% of the time.
+ Reviews exams for quality control (QC) using the Digital system; recognizes artifacts, motion and correct positioning.
+ Responsible for participating with the Process Manager in the QC process for department, utilizing ACR standards.
+ Applies the lowest dose of ionizing radiation that is reasonably achievable, known as ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable), required to produce clear images.
+ Readily and willingly contributes to team approach to provide optimal quality care for patients.
+ Readily works off-sites as needed.Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities.
+ Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
+ Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
+ Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
+ Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
+ Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to our Customer service standards.
+ Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
+ Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
+ Performs other duties in support of the organization as required or directed.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
+ Transport
+ Off-sites
+ Orienting new staff
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Two year AMA accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: ARRT certification in Radiography, Mammography, and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health: Radiation Control Program in Mammography. Maintains licensure on a biannual basis, maintains CEU’s according to departmental policy and specific to and inclusive of the specialties in which the technologist practices.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
+ Candidate must be proficient in the use Radiologic equipment including Digital and stereotactic equipment or in the absence of this skill must have the ability to be trained to a level of competency.
+ Minimal computer skills required.
+ In the absence of any of these skills, demonstrates the ability to be thoroughly trained to meet organizational standards.
Experience: Up to 6 months experience with Clinical internship program in a hospital setting is required.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Source : Beth Israel Lahey Health