Mammographer

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Mammography Radiologic Technologist to perform high-quality mammograms and document results. You will escort patients, explain procedures, and ensure image quality for accurate interpretation.

The role supports the radiology department with stereotactic biopsy assistance and quality control tasks, including calibration and maintenance scheduling. A1 year of experience and ARRT/BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Radiologic Technology is required.
• ARRT certification is required or in good standing.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• 75% Conducts Mammograms; explains procedure and documents results; ensures high quality images.
• 15% Assists radiologist with stereotactic biopsy and needle localizations; maintains patient comfort.
• 10% Performs quality control/assurance; schedules maintenance and keeps QC logs.

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

Join us!

• ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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