Mammography Technologist - Contingent / PRN - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a skilled professional to provide mammography imaging services. This role involves operating equipment, preparing patients, and ensuring high-quality imaging outcomes. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent experience, BLS certification, and one of the relevant professional credentials. The position operates during the day and plays a crucial role in preventive breast health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience or Associate's degree.
• BLS Provider credentialed from AHA required.
• Radiologic Technologist or Medical Sonographer certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide mammography imaging services and operate equipment.
• Prepare and position patients accurately.
• Explain procedures and educate patients.

Skills

Mammography imaging services

Radiation safety procedures

Patient education

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Tools

Mammography equipment

Job description

Overview

General Summary Shift: PRN, hours per week will vary, Day Shift

• Provides mammography imaging services.
• Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures.
• Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.
• Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.
• Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning.
• Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Education/Experience Required

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

Certification/Licences Required

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS Provider card from AHA.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Additional Information

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