Mammography Technologist Contingent Days

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,348 - 66,124; Part time

Job summary

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI is seeking a Radiologic Technologist (Mammography) to perform diagnostic mammographic exams under supervision and coordinate with radiologists. The role requires ARRT Mammography (M) certification and BLS training, with duties including patient interviews, image acquisition, and adherence to MQSA/ACR standards.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, handle emergencies, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within

Qualifications

• ARRT Mammography (M) registration is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider training must be completed by end of orientation.
• Ability to take call/standby as required by the department.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assess risk factors.
• Explain procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images per script; review images and communicate data to radiologist.
• Recognize and respond to medical emergencies; provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions.
• Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice, including quality of care and patient satisfaction.
• Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists and new staff.
• Able to take call/standby as required; may perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Multitasking

MQSA/ACR knowledge

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Communication with patients

Education

ARRT Mammography (M)

BLS Healthcare Provider

Job description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic mammographic exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and reviews patient’s medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.

• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.
• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.
• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.
• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.
• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.
• Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees.
• Able to take call/standby as required by the department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Mammography (M).
• Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

Skills Required

• Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient’s physical ability and/or limitations.
• Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress; ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel and/or patients.
• Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
• Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology and MQSA requirements for accreditation.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients. Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in order to provide patient.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.

Job: Imaging/Radiology

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Day

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