Mammography Technician

Macomb Oakland Obstetrics PC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb Oakland Obstetrics PC seeks a Mammography Tech to support the Center Breast Health by performing diagnostic mammograms, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high-quality imaging standards. The role requires patient education, safety adherence, and collaboration with radiologists.

Responsibilities include positioning, compression control, image acquisition, and documentation of procedures while upholding regulatory and safety guidelines in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Eligible for ARRT registration and CRT certification.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, verifies identity, reviews imaging requests and instructions.
• Operates mammography equipment and positions patients for accurate imaging.
• Maintains radiation safety and minimizes exposure for patient and staff.
• Prepares and processes mammograms, communicates with radiologist for interpretation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

ARRT/CRT eligibility

BLS certification

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Department / Group: Center Breast Health

In this role the Mammography Tech will be reporting directly to the Center for Breast Health Manager. Duties will include by are not limited to:

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms; instructing patient to hold breath; retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation
• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance; instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories
• Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Displays willingness and ability to engage in a team approach, resolves conflict and conducts themselves in a positive and professional manner at all times
• Ability to communicate with patients, family and staff in a clear, concise, confident and professional manner both in-person and on the phone
• Positive and motivational interpersonal skills
• Assists fellow team members, shares tasks and enables support to other locations as needed and without direction
• Ensures all process/procedure knowledge and actions, falls with department standards
• Maintain focus, calm and an unbiased manner during busy schedules and issue resolution
• Able to multitask and manage/meet multiple deadlines and demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Maintains attendance as scheduled including on time arrival and work day finish

Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current BLS
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT)
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified

Preferred Skills

• At least 3 years’ experience
• Proficient skills and abilities in MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Physical Environment

Medical office setting with administrative centers and patient exam and procedure rooms in all centers. Office and Medical/procedural equipment present in an indoor work environment.

• Heavy lifting of up to 100 lbs. occasionally, with frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking, sitting, standing, stooping and bending intervals up to 8 hours per day

Clinical and Administrative team presence, not an isolated work area