Mammographer - Radiology

Overview

***$20,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus***

External candidates only

The Mammography department at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon, NH has two clinical areas, screening and diagnostics. The Breast Imaging division is a component of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program (CBCP) at DHMC. The mammographer performs breast imaging as well as ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures. Assists in the technical orientation of cross-trained Radiologic Technologists and instructs them in complex or difficult procedures.

We are seeking a full time Primary Mammography Technologist to join the team to perform DXA exams as well as Breast Imaging exams.

This is a full time, 40hr per week, benefitted day-shift position.   

Dartmouth is the best where it matters most

 

DH Offers You:

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee's first day of employment.

Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off: Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Shift Differential:10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.

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Responsibilities

1. Performs routine and complex breast imaging and examination procedures as well as DXA exams following departmental guidelines.
2. Performs required quality assurance procedures at the designated intervals.
3. Instructs and reviews technical performance of diagnostic technologists. Instructs patients in breast self-examinations.
4. Consistently ensure good patient care, comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
5. Utilizes e-DH, RIS, and PACS to perform job functions.
6. Maintain a second Mammography registry as required by federally-mandated MQSA standards and maintains ISCD certification for DXA.
7. 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

• Radiographer NH OR Radiation Therapist NH OR Medical Imaging/Rad Ther - NH
• BLS within 30 days
• Radiologic Technologist - Radiography (RT - R) and Radiologic Technologist - Mammography (RT - M) within 730 days
• Radiologic Technologist - Bone Densitometry (RT-BD) and Radiologic Technologist - Breast Sonography (RT- BS) preferred Certified Bone Densitometry Technologist (CBDT) or Certified Clinical Densitometry (CCD) from the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) preferred

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