Lead Mammography Technologist - Liggett Breast Center - 40 Hours Weekly - Day Shift - No Weekends!

Henry Ford Health; Grosse Pointe Woods (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Michigan is seeking a Mammography Tech to perform radiologic breast imaging for patient evaluations. This role entails direct patient interaction, ensuring safety, and adhering to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and be registered with the ARRT, with the expectation of obtaining the advanced Mammography registry within a specified timeframe. This is a day shift position with no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Registered with the ARRT and advanced registry in Mammography (or registry eligible).
• Registry must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform Radiologic breast imaging procedures as directed.
• Explain examination procedures to patients and prepare them.
• Analyze anatomical structure and perform the Radiologic procedure.

Skills

Radiologic imaging procedures

Patient care

Radiation protection principles

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Registered with the ARRT

Advanced registry in Mammography (or registry eligible)

Job description

General Summary

7 am - 3:30 pm, No Weekends

Henry Ford Liggett Breast Center

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic breast imaging procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic procedure.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduce dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

Education / Experience Required

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Mammography, ARRT (M) (or registry eligible)
• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire
• Failure to obtain registry within the designated time-frame will result in termination of the Mammography Tech position
• Must maintain the required hours of continued medical education
• Must meet all Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) criteria, as well as other regulatory agencies

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Department: Mammography 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable