Mammography Technologist
Falmouth, MA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Mammographer, Mammography. Performs screening and diagnostic mammographic, stereotactic, digital breast tomosynthesis, and bone density examinations. Ensures patient safety, accurate imaging, equipment quality control, regulatory compliance, and compassionate patient education throughout each examination.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from an accredited radiography program.
  • Current radiologic technologist certification.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Current experience performing three-dimensional mammography.
  • Active Massachusetts licenses for radiology and mammography.
  • Completion of required training in digital breast tomosynthesis and full-field digital mammography, including image acquisition, processing, quality control, equipment operation, patient positioning, and radiation protection.
  • Ability to become proficient in bone density examinations.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced-level bone density operator certification.
• Additional Information:
  • Performs screening, diagnostic, and stereotactic mammographic procedures while following radiation protection and patient identification standards.
  • Conducts bone density examinations of the spine, hip, and forearm as indicated by clinical history.
  • Performs daily, weekly, and regulatory quality control testing and maintains accurate documentation.
  • Prepares examination rooms, verifies patient history, reviews prior imaging, and explains screening and diagnostic examination processes and results.
  • Evaluates images for technical quality and ensures accurate patient records, image labeling, data management, and transfer of imaging data.
  • Maintains mammography and bone density equipment, reports malfunctions, and supports timely service repairs.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and follows infection control, safety, operational, and emergency procedures.
  • Completes continuing education and maintains required licensure, certifications, and professional competencies.

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