Mammography Technologist

Henry Ford Health; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Rochester Hospital is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide diagnostic imaging services on-site in Rochester, MI. The role requires patient preparation, precise positioning, and accurate parameter selection, with emphasis on high-quality image submission to PACS.

The position involves a contingent-rotating schedule with hours varying by department needs, and requires certification and ongoing credentialing commitments to ARRT/ARDMS and BLS.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• BLS Provider credentialed from the AHA before hire or equivalent ARC accepted; renewal must be BLS from AHA.
• ARRT Mammography or ARDMS credentialing to be obtained within 12 months of hire/date of transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provides mammography imaging services.
• Operates equipment and performs mammography procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects parameters accurately.
• Explains procedures and educates patients on preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates film quality (density, contrast, definition).
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures high-quality images are submitted to PACS with correct markers and patient data.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly and reports issues.
• Maintains cleanliness and order in the department.

Skills

Mammography

Education

High School diploma equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

ARRT Mammography credential (within 12 months)

ARDMS credential (within 12 months)

BLS Provider credential (AHA)

Job description

Job Description

Location: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital, 1101 W University Drive Rochester, MI 48307

Schedule : Contingent- Rotating- Hours will vary per week dependent on department needs

GENERAL SUMMARY

• Provides mammography imaging services.
• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications: Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following required:
• • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.