Mammography Technologist - Breast Imaging Specialist

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist focused on breast imaging to join a team rotating across multiple mammography sites in Michigan. You will perform radiologic breast imaging procedures under a Radiologist, adhering to department protocols and ALARA principles.

Qualified candidates are ARRT-certified with Mammography (M) or eligible and must complete required CE hours and MQSA criteria while delivering compassionate patient care and accurate imaging for diagnosis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ARRT registration and Mammography (M) advanced registry or registry eligible.
• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire.
• Must maintain the required hours of continued medical education.
• Must meet all MQSA criteria, as well as other regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination.
• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.
• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic procedure.
• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.
• Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT registration and Mammography (M) advanced registry or registry eligible

Registry must be obtained within 12 months of hire

MQSA criteria and regulatory compliance

Job description

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist focused on breast imaging to join a team rotating across multiple mammography sites in Michigan. You will perform radiologic breast imaging procedures under a Radiologist, adhering to department protocols and ALARA principles.

Qualified candidates are ARRT-certified with Mammography (M) or eligible and must complete required CE hours and MQSA criteria while delivering compassionate patient care and accurate imaging for diagnosis.