Mammography Technologist

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to perform high-quality imaging under general supervision. The role includes patient preparation, positioning, and image acquisition according to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate is ARRT certified in radiology and mammography, holds a current BLS certification, and may receive on-site training with a plan to become mammography certified within 15 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Certified in general radiologic technology by the ARRT.
• Certified in mammography by ARRT or on-site training with a timeline to certification within 15 months.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Explains procedures and addresses patient concerns to ensure comfort.
• Operates and maintains mammography equipment to ensure quality images.
• Positions patients and adjusts exposure factors per protocols.
• Performs daily, weekly and periodic maintenance and quality checks.
• Maintains documentation and logs in paper and electronic formats.
• May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.

Skills

ARRT General Radiology

Mammography Certification

BLS Certification

Education

Associate degree in Radiology

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.May 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:

• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• If not mammography certified, on-site training will be provided with the requirement of becoming mammography certified within 15 months of hire
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• Associate degree in radiology

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26010270
• Daily Work Times: Varied
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No