Mammography Technologist

ccf; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join the Westlake Medical Office team. You will review requisitions, position patients for high-quality images, and operate mammography equipment with a focus on patient comfort and safety.

You will educate patients about the exam, ensure proper documentation, and collaborate with radiology staff to maintain imaging standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Technologist with ARRT in good standing.
• Mammography certification (ARRT).
• Current state licensure prior to employment.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.

Responsibilities

• Review mammography requisitions and determine exam type.
• Accurately position patients and operate mammography equipment.
• Review images for quality and determine need for additional images.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment and the exam.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after the exam.
• Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via CAD and PACS.
• Complete after-hours transmission of images and paperwork.
• Report malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Assist with policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist with instrument calibration and quality assurance records.
• Perform equipment checks and notify clinical engineering of malfunctions.
• Ensure exam rooms are stocked with linen and supplies.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.
• Rotate through diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and locations.

Skills

ARRT registered technologist

Mammography certification

State licensure

BLS certification

40 hours mammography training

Education

AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Mammography Technologist

Location

Westlake

Facility

Westlake Medical Office Building

Department

Fairview Northwest PTC-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

D21033

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-4:00pm

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Mammography Technologists on this team play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while creating a supportive and compassionate experience for patients throughout their visit. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional imaging quality.

Successful candidates are empathetic, detail-oriented, flexible, and clinically confident, with a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork. The ideal caregiver is someone who helps patients feel comfortable and supported while contributing to a positive experience during an important preventive and diagnostic service.

A caregiver in this position works days, 7:30am—4:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.

• Accurately position patients, determine the exposure factors, and operate mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high-quality image.

• Review processed images to determine quality and the need for additional images.

• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.

• Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.

• Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via CAD and PACS.

• Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.

• Report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.

• Process billing via RIS.

• Assist with all policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal law, and with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.).

• Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.

• Perform equipment checks to assure proper function of and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.

• Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.

• Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.

• Strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.

• Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of Radiologic Technology

• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing

• Certification in Mammography: R.T.(R) (M) (ARRT)

• Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

• Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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