Mammography Technologist-Dual

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Troy, MI, seeks a Breast Imaging Technologist to perform diagnostic and screening mammograms and ultrasound exams, including image-guided procedures. You will manage equipment maintenance and ensure quality in daily operations.

Applicants must have graduation from a radiologic technology program, ARRT Mammography certification, ARDMS Breast or ARRT Breast Sonography, BCLS and pass primary source verification. Department discretion governs hybrid/remote work options.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology.
• ARRT Diagnostic Mammography (M) certification and ARDMS Breast (BR) certification.
• ARRT Breast Sonography (BS) certification accepted.
• Certification in BCLS.
• Primary Source Verification required.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform clinical assessment, breast mammogram and/or sonography examinations with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates mammography and/or sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to patient information and images.
• Demonstrates independent judgment to acquire the optimum breast imaging information in each examination performed.

Skills

ARRT Mammography Certification

ARDMS Breast Certification

Radiologic Technology Education

BCLS Certification

Primary Source Verification

Education

Graduation from School of Radiologic Technology

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To perform and communicate results of both diagnostic and screening mammograms and/or breast ultrasound exams including performing mammogram and/or ultrasound guidance while assisting in breast procedures. The breast imaging technologist is responsible for independent operation of the mammographic and/or sonographic equipment.

The breast imaging technologist is responsible for the daily operations of breast mammograms and/or ultrasounds and procedures. Monitoring/ensuring equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures and ongoing assessment to ensure quality is a critical function of this position.

Perform stereotactic guided (prone and upright) and Ultrasound guided procedures.

Contrast Enhanced Mammograms and biopsies will be performed. Technologists are expected to be proficient in starting patient IVs.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform clinical assessment, breast mammogram and/or sonography examinations with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates mammography and/or sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to patient for anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
• Demonstrates independent judgment to acquire the optimum breast imaging information in each examination performed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of radiologic technology.
• Certification and Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Diagnostic Mammography (M). AND
• Certification and Registration by the American Registration for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Breast (BR) OR
• Certification and Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Breast Sonography (BS). Classification Description University of Michigan
• Certification in BCLS.
• This classification requires Primary Source Verification

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

8 hours shift varying, Monday-Friday. Some Saturdays

Work Locations

Troy

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.