Mammography Technologist - PRN - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health system as a Mammography Technologist, where you'll provide essential imaging services. This role focuses on patient care, ensuring high-quality imaging while educating patients about preventive health. With a commitment to safety and quality, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the standards of mammography. This dynamic position allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while working in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree.
• Must obtain BLS Provider credential and mammography certification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform mammography procedures.
• Educate patients about the importance of regular mammography.

Skills

Mammography Procedures

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety Procedures

Technical Quality Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

4 Years of Job-Specific Experience

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shift: PRN, hours per week will vary, day shift

Provides mammography imaging services. Responsibilities include:

1. Operating equipment and performing various mammography procedures.
2. Preparing and positioning patients and selecting anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
3. Explaining procedures and educating patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
4. Developing and evaluating the film for technical quality such as density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
5. Following radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
6. Ensuring prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS (including image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
7. Ensuring equipment is properly functioning and reporting potential problems or malfunctions.
8. Maintaining a clean and orderly department, including procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, and film storage areas.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

• BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire or transfer. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers is acceptable upon hire but must be renewed as a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following credentials obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer:
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from ARRT, OR
• Medical Sonographer credentialed from ARDMS.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital
• Department: Squirrel Road Imaging
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable