What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammographer - Radiology, Per Diem position at Dartmouth Health?
The Mammography department at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH has two clinical areas, screening and diagnostics. Special procedures such as needle localizations, image-guided core biopsies, and sentinel node injections are performed in the diagnostic area. The Breast Imaging division is a component of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program (CBCP) at DHMC. The Breast Imaging division also performs Dxa exams.
We are seeking a Per Diem Mammographer/Dxa Technologist to join the team to perform breast imaging as well as ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures and Dxa exams. Biopsy experience preferred but not required. Breast ultrasound experience preferred but not required. Dxa experience preferred but not required. They will assist in the technical orientation of cross-trained Radiologic Technologists and instruct them in complex or difficult procedures.
This is a per diem position.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine and complex breast imaging and examination procedures following departmental guidelines. Performs Dxa exams.
- Performs required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals.
- Instructs and reviews technical performance of diagnostic technologists. Instructs patients in breast self-examinations.
- Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
- Utilizes e-DH, RIS, and PACS to perform job functions.
- Maintain a second Mammography registry as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards.
- Maintain an ISCD certification for Dxa.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications
- 1 year of clinical Mammography experience required.
- Minimum of an Associates degree from an accredited program; based on ARRT guidelines.
Required Licensure/Certifications
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .01 hrs/per week (per diem/temp)
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 29236
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
