Mammography Technologist

mclarenhlth; Clarkston, Oxford (MI, MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren HealthCare in Michigan is seeking an experienced Radiology Technologist specializing in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic imaging with a focus on safety and quality. You will operate mammography equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality images according to protocols.

The role requires ARRT certification with mammography credentials and AMA-approved radiology education, with a preference for an associate degree in radiology.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in screening and diagnostic mammograms for detection of breast tumors.
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to comfort patients.
• Operates and maintains all mammography equipment to ensure proper function.
• Positions patients and adjusts exposure factors to capture requested images.
• Performs quality assurance and practices radiation safety to minimize exposure.
• Maintains documentation and logs in paper and electronic formats.

Skills

Mammography

Patient communication

Quality assurance

Radiation safety

Education

Associate degree in radiology

ARRT certification

Tools

Mammography equipment

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:

1. Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
2. 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.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. 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.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
6. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
7. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
8. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
9. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

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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.