Mammography Technologist

mclarenhlth; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in Port Huron, MI seeks a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography to produce high-quality images and follow established safety procedures.

You will perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, position patients, conduct QA and maintain records, while ensuring patient comfort and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be ARRT certified in general radiologic technology.
• Must be ARRT certified in mammography.
• On-site training provided with goal to obtain mammography certification within 15 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Specializes in production of screening and diagnostic mammograms.
• Obtains patient history and explains procedures to foster comfort.
• Operates and maintains mammography equipment.
• Positions patients and selects exposure factors per protocol.
• Performs quality assurance to reduce exposures and ensures safety.
• Maintains documentation, logs and records in paper and electronic formats.
• Maintains supplies for quality testing.
• Performs routine maintenance and checks on imaging equipment.
• May assist other radiology areas as assigned.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Patient communication

Radiology safety

Documentation

Equipment operation

Quality assurance

Education

ARRT certification (Radiology)

ARRT mammography certification

Associate degree in radiology

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.May 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.

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