Mammography Technologist

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health’s Breast Imaging Center in Michigan is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform diagnostic breast imaging, adhere to QA/QC standards, and support accreditation requirements. You will work the day shift, ensuring patient comfort and high-quality exams.

Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, an allied health associate degree, ARRT mammography certification or registry eligibility, and a valid BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Allied Health required.
• Completion of CAHEA approved school of Radiologic Technology required.
• ARRT Mammography certification preferred or registry-eligible; must achieve certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification required; maintain 24 CEC in two years and 15 CEC in Mammography within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine breast imaging with optimal diagnostic quality.
• Maintain compliance with Trinity Health Breast Imaging Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in advanced breast imaging techniques (spot compression, magnification, lesion localization, implants, specimen imaging).
• Performs and documents accreditation testing per agencies (ACR, State MI, MQSA).
• Reports QA/QC issues and documents corrective actions taken.
• Participates in department meetings, orientation, and quality assurance programs.
• Involvement with committees related to women's health.

Skills

Breast imaging

QA/QC responsibilities

Independent judgement

Empathy under high stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Allied Health

CAHEA approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Employment Type

Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Mammography Technologist Full-time, 40 hours a week Day Shift The Mammography Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging functions as described in the staff technologist job description. In addition, he/she will perform mammographic imaging and assume QA/QC responsibilities. He/she must be self-motivated, use independent judgement and be able to work with minimum supervision. He/she must be uniquely empathetic to high stress situations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate degree in Allied Health. Completion of CAHEA approved school of Radiologic Technology.

Licensure / Certification

Registered Mammography Technologist by ARRT or registry-eligible and must achieve Mammography-certification within six months of hire Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEC in two year period) and other ARRT requirements. Maintain 15 Continuing Education credits (CEC) in Mammography within a 3-year period.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Performs routine breast imaging with optimum diagnostic quality and consideration for patient tolerance and comfort.
• He/she will be expected to maintain compliance with existing policies and procedures unique to Trinity Health Breast Imaging Center, including but not limited to needle localizations, specimen imaging, patient call backs, and core biopsies.
• Demonstrates competence in advance breast imaging technique, including but not limited to spot compression, magnification procedures, lesion and calcification localization, breast implant procedures, and breast specimen imaging.
• Performs and documents accreditation testing requirements of such agencies as ACR, State of Michigan, and Mammography Quality Standards Act.
• Reports problems identified through QA/QC testing to coordinator or supervisor and documents all corrective actions taken.
• Participates in department meetings, orientation training, in-service programs and quality assurance programs.
• Involvement with pertinent committees in the hospital that relate to women's health.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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