Mammography Technologist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a full-time Mammography Technologist. You will perform diagnostic exams and ensure patient care while adhering to established policies. The ideal candidate must be registered by the ARRT in Mammography and possess strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients under stress. This role demands technical proficiency in imaging equipment and the ability to participate in quality improvement activities. Join our team to help create healthier communities.

Qualifications

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Mammography (M).
• AHA Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS) training required.
• Ability to operate specialized imaging equipment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to guide patients under stress.
• Technical knowledge to operate imaging equipment and software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of ACR and MQSA accreditation requirements.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to produce diagnostic images.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic mammographic exams under established policies.
• Explain procedures to patients effectively.
• Participate in process improvement activities within radiology.
• Communicates data to radiologist and supports quality of care initiatives.
• Responds to emergencies and provides post-care instructions per physician orders.
• Contributes to process improvement, patient flow and satisfaction metrics.
• Teaches imaging concepts to residents, students and new staff.
• May standby on-call and perform radiologic technologist duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge of imaging equipment

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Knowledge of accreditation requirements

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

Registered by ARRT in Mammography

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Job Description - Mammography Technologist Full Time Days (2305004344)

Mammography Technologist Full Time Days

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Details

• Primary Location: Hospital/Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift Type: Days
• Job Number: 2305004344

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