Mammography Technologist

Henry Ford Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital in Rochester, MI seeks a Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality imaging services. You will operate mammography equipment, position patients, and ensure accurate image quality while adhering to safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes education of patients on preventive breast health, collaboration with radiology staff, and maintaining clean, organized departments and timely PACS submissions.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) before hire date or an equivalent Red Cross card accepted; renewal must be BLS.
• ARRT Mammography or ARDMS credential within 12 months of hire date or transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Provides mammography imaging services.
• Operates mammography equipment and performs related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects appropriate parameters.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates image quality for density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Submits high-quality images and patient data to PACS in a timely manner.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and reports malfunctions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly department and storage areas.

Skills

Mammography

Patient positioning

Imaging quality control

Radiation safety

PACS

Education

Associate’s degree/Technical degree

High School diploma equivalency (2 years experience)

Tools

PACS

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Location

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 1101 W University Drive Rochester, MI 48307

Schedule

Contingent – Rotating – Hours will vary per week dependent on department needs

General Summary

• Provides mammography imaging services.
• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Certification/Licences Required

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.