Mammography Technologist

Requisition Number: 11603

Pay Range: $44.31 - $66.81 per hour

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours : 8 hr and 4 hr shifts
Shift Start + End Times: varied
Hours/Week: 12.00 
Weekend Requirements:  No
Holiday Requirements: No
On Call Requirements:  no

Department Description:

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)is a vibrant, innovative health system, dedicated to providing compassionate and equitable care for all members of our community. With almost 140,000 patients in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s Metro North region, CHA serves as a key local provider for primary care, specialty care, emergency services, hospital care, maternity care, and behavioral health. Our patients are our first priority, and we strive for continuous quality improvement of our systems and services so that we may always deliver the utmost excellence in care.

The Mammography Technologistis a crucial member of our dynamic, interdisciplinary team providing patients with the highest quality of imaging care. The CHA Imaging Department provides advanced medical imaging services led by a team of board-certified physicians, certified technologists and service-oriented staff. We offer a full complement of imaging services, including a 128-slice CT and a wide bore 1.5T MRI. We also offer interventional radiology services, diagnostic X-ray, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. We are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), which demonstrates our commitment to the safest and best quality care possible. 

Job Purpose: 

Performs routine and urgent Mammographic and Breast Ultrasound procedures on a daily basis for all sites. 

Must be capable of working independently, unsupervised, and in a fast-paced setting. 

Must possess good communication skills. 

This position requires a wide range of technical knowledge and past performance of excellence in technical ability.

Qualifications/Requirements: 

Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology Program 

Current Massachusetts state license in Mammography

Current certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) 

Certification in Breast Sonography imaging modality preferred; Must be ARRT certified in Breast Sonography within one year of employment, if not already certified. 

Current AHA BLS Certification

This is a network position and may require assignments at multiple locations.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.