Job Summary
Mammographer responsible for performing screening and diagnostic mammographic examinations, stereotactic procedures, and bone density examinations. The role ensures patient safety and comfort, produces high-quality images, maintains required quality assurance documentation, and supports compliance with applicable regulatory and professional standards.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate; graduation from a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-accredited radiography program; certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; active Massachusetts radiology and mammography license; ability to read, write, and communicate in English; current performance of three-dimensional (3D) mammography; completion of eight hours of didactic and/or clinical training in digital breast tomosynthesis; completion of eight hours of didactic and/or clinical training in full-field digital mammography; proficiency in bone density examinations.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced-level American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Bone Density Operator certification.
- Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Performs screening and diagnostic mammography, stereotactic procedures, and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry examinations of the spine, hip, and forearm. Operates mammographic and bone density equipment, evaluates images for technical quality, completes patient identification and history verification, and provides education regarding screening and diagnostic procedures. Maintains quality control records, performs required quality control testing, manages patient imaging data, completes Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) processing, and reports equipment malfunctions. Maintains radiation protection, infection control, patient confidentiality, and continuing education requirements in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory standards.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
