PRN Mammography Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our team on a PRN (as needed) basis. You will operate mammography equipment, educate patients, and ensure safety and quality of imaging across shifts.

Minimum qualifications include ARRT certification with Mammography credential, state licensure, and BLS certification. A 40-hour mammography training requirement is also specified. You may float to other Cleveland Clinic locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT RT(R) in good standing with mammography credential.
• Current state licensure required prior to employment.
• BLS certification through AHA or Red Cross.
• 40 hours of mammography training completed.

Responsibilities

• Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.
• Position patients, set exposure factors, and operate mammography equipment to obtain high-quality images.
• Review images for quality and need for additional images.
• Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after the exam.
• Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via CAD and PACS.
• Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Report malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Assist with policies, procedures and compliance with regulatory bodies.
• Assist with calibration and records for QA requirements.
• Perform equipment checks and notify clinical engineering of malfunctions.
• Maintain exam rooms with supplies.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.
• Rotate through modalities, sites, and locations.

Skills

Radiologic technology

BLS certification

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT registered

Mammography certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

Mammography Technologists operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in the unit, and observe the scanning process. This involves monitoring the video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality. Mammography Technologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate to determine if the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Throughout this whole process, Mammography Technologists use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and caregivers.

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) variable shifts. Must have the ability to float to other CCF locations in the region.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.
• Accurately position patients, determine the exposure factors, and operate mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high-quality image.
• Review processed images to determine quality and the need for additional images.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patients’ safety and comfort during and after the exam.
• Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via CAD and PACS.
• Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Assist with all policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal law, and with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.)
• Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.
• Perform equipment checks to assure proper function of and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.
• Strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
• Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
• Certification in Mammography: R.T.(R) (M) (ARRT).
• Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) OR the American Red Cross
• Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $42.00

Maximum hourly: $42.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).