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Mammographer - 40 Hours

Beth Israel Lahey Health · Cambridge, Massachusetts, US

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. RADIOGRAPHER/MAMMOGRAPHER Job Description: P...

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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. RADIOGRAPHER/MAMMOGRAPHER: Job Description: Licenses: - 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 pr...