Mammographer. Ahuja Breast Center

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced PTO for 5+ years

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment

Tuition reimbursement

Career ladder progression

Free parking

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic mammography and breast imaging exams, educate patients, and ensure high-quality images with proper positioning and safety.

You will collaborate with radiologists and staff, follow MQSA QC procedures, maintain patient privacy, and support department operations while upholding ALARA and HIPAA standards. Eligible for sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• MQSA knowledge and QC procedures

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography testing and procedures for patients.
• Performs quality mammograms following prescribed techniques with minimal radiation exposure.
• Maintains MQSA QC procedures and tracks patient outcomes.
• Records required database/logs accurately and assists radiologists as needed.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies and protocols.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA and hospital policies.

Job description

By joining the mammography team, you will perform examinations to help detect and diagnose breast disease, including breast cancer. You will have the opportunity to educate patients on procedures, properly position patients to obtain accurate images, and follow established imaging and radiation safety protocols. Working collaborating with healthcare professionals, you will help with early detection and diagnosis.

Why choose UH Mammography as a career choice?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
• Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time)
• Loan repaymentmay be availablefor new gradtalent only
• Tuition reimbursement after six months
• Career Ladder Progression
• Free Parking

What You Will Do

• Performs mammography testing and procedures for patients.
• Performs quality mammograms following prescribed techniques, with minimal radiation exposure to patients and self.
• Knowledge of MQSA, required QC procedures, and required patient outcomes tracking.
• Able to perform all applicable equipment quality control. Accurately records all requested database / log records
• Assists radiologists as needed.
• Consistently follows hospital and department policies and protocols,
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy laws (HIPPA) and facility policies.
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports learning e environment.
• Provides age-specific care to neonates through geriatrics.

• Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines for patient identification and safety.
• Adheres to ALARA, Image Gently and Image Wisely standards
• Adheres to hospital mammography safety standards
• Effectively follows directions to maintain compliance with State and Federal Agencies.
• Effectively follows directions to maintain department readiness based on DNV standards.

• Displays a commitment to Hospital Mission and Values
• Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Proficient at instructing students and new staff members after 1 year experience.

Additional Responsibilities

• Uses administrative skills to co ntribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS and on patient billing sheets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients . Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace