Mammographer. Ahuja Breast Center

University Hospitals • Beachwood, OH

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About The Position

The Mammographer performs mammography examinations to help detect and diagnose breast disease, including breast cancer. The role involves educating patients about procedures, positioning them to obtain accurate images, following imaging and radiation safety protocols, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to support early detection and diagnosis.

The Mammographer performs quality mammograms using prescribed techniques while minimizing radiation exposure, follows MQSA and quality-control requirements, maintains patient outcome tracking and records, and assists radiologists as needed. The role also includes patient identification and safety, privacy and confidentiality, age-specific care from neonates through geriatrics, equipment quality control, billing documentation, and compliance with hospital, department, state, and federal standards. The Mammographer maintains licensure and continuing education, works independently, and, after one year of experience, instructs students and new staff. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited two-year program in a school of Radiologic Technology.
• At least one year of experience as a registered Mammography technologist, with less than two years of experience specified.
• Proficiency with mammography equipment.
• Proficiency with quality-control and MQSA standards.
• Knowledge of X-ray units, computers, wheelchairs, oxygen tanks, immobilization devices, PACS, and the radiology information system.
• Knowledge of modality-specific equipment, computers, PACS, EMR, and RIS.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise.
• Knowledge of imaging and examination protocols.
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT-R), required upon hire.
• Current State of Ohio license, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), required upon hire.
• Registered Technologist Mammography (ARRT-M), required within one year.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a registered X-ray technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography testing and procedures for patients.
• Perform quality mammograms using prescribed techniques while minimizing radiation exposure to patients and self.
• Follow MQSA requirements, required quality-control procedures, and patient-outcome tracking requirements.
• Perform applicable equipment quality control and accurately complete requested database and log records.
• Assist radiologists as needed.
• Follow hospital and department policies, protocols, guidelines, patient-identification requirements, and safety standards.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and comply with requirements for handling protected health information.
• Provide age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
• Adhere to ALARA, Image Gently, Image Wisely, and hospital mammography safety standards.
• Follow directions to maintain compliance with state and federal agencies and department readiness based on DNV standards.
• Maintain licensure and continuing-education requirements.
• Work independently and instruct students and new staff members after one year of experience.
• Enter and complete correct billing codes in the RIS and on patient billing sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Enhanced PTO for candidates with five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time employees or $5,000 for part-time employees.
• Loan repayment may be available for new graduates only.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months.
• Career ladder progression.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree