What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist - Mammography - 24 Hours - Days position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
GENERAL SUMMARY
$4,750 Sign-on Bonus
Part Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: PT 24 hours per week, day shift, this position would rotate shifts between 23 Mile, Liggett Breast Center and Surgery Center. Working 8 hour shifts varying hours between 7a-530pm. Shifts would be every other Wednesday, every Thursday and Friday and every other Saturday (Wednesday and Saturday shifts on opposite weeks).
Provides mammography imaging services. Responsibilities: 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 of all 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:
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:
- One or more of the following required:
o 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.
o 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 PREFERENCES:
- ARRT Registered in Radiology and Mammography registry eligible candidates only
- Familiarity with screening and diagnostic procedures.
