Mammographer - 40 Hours
Beth Israel Lahey Health - Cambridge, MA
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youu2019re making a difference in peopleu2019s lives. RADIOGRAPHER/MAMMOGRAPHER Job Description: Primary Responsibilities: + Performs all aspects of Mammography to include screening, diagnostic, needle localization and other related imaging. + Able to operate imaging equipment and other devices as appropriate. + Positions patients to obtain anatomic information. + Calculates exposure factors correctly to reduce radiation exposure to patients. + Practices radiation protection for both patients and personnel. + Evaluates radiographs for technical quality and uses sound judgement to take additional radiographs to better demonstrate pathology. + Evaluates requisition for appropriate history and clinical information and seeks guidance on correct exam if questionable. + Reports all equipment malfunctions and hazards to appropriate supervisor. + Performs diagnostic mammography on a regularly scheduled basis and maintains competency in needle localization and/or stereotactic biopsy procedures. + Interacts professionally and courteously with patients, co-workers, and medical staff. + Assists in training of student radiographers. + Utilizes time productively and appropriately with respect to patient flow, room use, stocking of supplies, and clerical duties to increase department efficiency. + Patient wait times are minimized. + More than 90% of time worked is spent on productive tasks without supervisory prompting. + Actively follows Universal Precaution guidelines with each patient. + Attends yearly
Created: 2026-03-07