Mammographer. UH Ahuja Breast Center

University Hospitals Pain Management; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Sign-on bonus ($10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time)

Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of experience

Tuition reimbursement after six months

Career Ladder Progression

Free Parking

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a skilled Mammography Technologist to perform specialized X-ray examinations and ensure patient comfort and safety. The role involves working under the direction of a radiologist and necessitates a high level of technical expertise and patient care skills.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting quality mammograms while adhering to safety standards, maintaining patient privacy, and effectively following hospital protocols. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits such as sign-on bonuses and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist with a specialization in mammography.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under supervision.
• Maintains continuing education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized X-ray examinations of the breast.
• Assist radiologists as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Comply with State and Federal regulations and standards.

Skills

Technical expertise in mammography

Patient care skills

Knowledge of MQSA and QC procedures

Ability to perform equipment quality control

Effective communication skills

Commitment to hospital mission and values

Education

Licensure in Radiologic Technology or equivalent

Tools

Radiologic Imaging Systems (RIS)

Job description

Benefits

• 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)
• Tuition reimbursement after six months
• Career Ladder Progression
• Free Parking
• Full‑time days with occasional Saturdays, NO holidays

A Brief Overview

A Mammography Technologist performs specialized X‑ray examinations of the breast to assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of breast cancer, ensuring patient comfort and safety while accurately positioning the breast for optimal image quality, all under the direction of a radiologist; requiring a high level of technical expertise and patient care skills to produce high‑quality diagnostic images.

What You Will Do

• Performs mammography testing and procedures on patients.
• Performs quality mammograms following prescribed techniques, with minimal radiation exposure to patient 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 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 requirement.
  • 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 contribute 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.