What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist position at MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Mammography Technologist Full-time, 40 hours a week Part-time 20 hours a week Day Shifts The Mammography Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging functions as described in the staff technologist job description. In addition, he/she will perform mammographic imaging and assume QA/QC responsibilities. He/she must be self-motivated, use independent judgement and be able to work with minimum supervision. He/she must be uniquely empathetic to high stress situations. Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate degree in Allied Health. Completion of CAHEA approved school of Radiologic Technology. Licensure / Certification: Registered by the ARRT(R)&(M) Acquire 15 CEC in mammography within a three-year period. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Duties / Responsibilities: Performs routine breast imaging with optimum diagnostic quality and consideration for patient tolerance and comfort. He/she will be expected to maintain compliance with existing policies and procedures unique to Trinity Health Breast Imaging Center, including but not limited to needle localizations, specimen imaging, patient call backs, and core biopsies. Demonstrates competence in advance breast imaging technique, including but not limited to spot compression, magnification procedures, lesion and calcification localization, breast implant procedures, and breast specimen imaging. Performs and documents accreditation testing requirements of such agencies as ACR, State of Michigan, and Mammography Quality Standards Act. Reports problems identified through QA/QC testing to coordinator or supervisor and documents all corrective actions taken. Participates in department meetings, orientation training, in-service programs and quality assurance programs. Involvement with pertinent committees in the hospital that relate to women’s health. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
