What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist - Mammography - 24 Hours - Days position at Henry Ford Health System?
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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:
- 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:
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
