Mammographer

OhioHealth Corporation; Ohio; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Mammography department is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging while ensuring patient safety and high-quality results. You will be responsible for executing mammography exams, preparing patients, and documenting procedures accurately in the patient record.

The role requires ARRT certification and Basic Life Support, with a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement within a high reliability organization.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required. ARRT certification required. BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• 75% Conducts Mammograms; escorts patient, documents, explains procedure, takes images and verifies quality.
• 15% Assists radiologist with stereotactic biopsy and needle localizations; machine calibration, sterile setup, explains procedure and comforts patient.
• 10% Performs quality control and assurance; schedules preventive maintenance; updates manuals; keeps QC logs and investigates variances.

Skills

Mammography

Patient care

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for producing good quality exams in a timely manner while practicing good patient care and maintaining accurate patient records. He/She assures the Mammography program meets all FDA Mammography Quality Standards Act and American College of Radiology requirements and standards.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 75% Conducts Mammograms; Escorts patient to the room, completes proper documentation, and explains procedure to patient prior to mammogram procedure. Takes images for interpretation. Verifies images are of good technical quality.
• 15% Assists radiologist with stereotactic biopsy and needle localizations to include: machine calibration, sterile field set-up, explaining procedure to patient, offering consolation and ensuring comfort to the patient during procedure.
• 10% Performs quality control and assurance practices. Schedules preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment and schedules necessary repairs. Assures all mammography manuals are kept up-to-date. Keeps accurate and current QC logs to document variances, investigates and corrects any abnormal QC occurrences.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required) AART-ODH - American Registry of Radiologic Technology - American Association of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

• BLSC- Basic Life Support Certification
• ARRT- American Registry of Technologists
• Field of Study: Applied Science, Radiology, Mammography, AMA, JRCERT
• Years of experience: 1

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Mammography

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.