Mammography Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Clarkston (MI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a per diem Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms with high-quality imaging. The role involves patient history intake, explanation of procedures, and ensuring comfort while meeting physicians' image requests.

You will operate and maintain mammography equipment, follow exposure protocols, and conduct routine quality control and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the ARRT.
• Certified in mammography by ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to comfort patients.
• Operates and maintains mammography equipment.
• Positions patients and adjusts exposure factors to capture requested images.
• Performs quality assurance and adheres to radiation safety procedures.
• Maintains documentation and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Keeps an adequate supply of consumables and performs routine maintenance checks.
• May assist other radiology areas as assigned.

Skills

Mammography

Radiology

Education

AMA-approved radiology technology program

Associate degree in radiology

Mammography certification (ARRT)

Job description

Position Summary

Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. Expected to also perform breast imaging procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
• Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
• Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT).
• Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in radiology.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Oxford
• Requisition ID: 26003484
• Daily Work Times: variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes