Mammography Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Beachwood, OH

15d

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist works at Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center, providing high-quality, patient-centered mammography care in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional imaging quality. The role includes helping patients feel comfortable and supported throughout preventive and diagnostic services. The caregiver works variable day hours, with a schedule described as 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and rotating Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. There are no holidays or on-call requirements. The role rotates through diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), R.T.(R), in good standing.
Mammography certification: R.T.(R)(M) (ARRT).
Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist.

Responsibilities

Review mammography requisitions and computer exam forms to determine the required exam.
Position patients, determine exposure factors, and operate mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain high-quality images.
Review processed images to assess image quality and determine whether additional images are needed.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support understanding and cooperation.
Ensure patient safety and comfort during and after exams.
Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images using CAD and PACS.
Complete after-hours image transmission and appropriate paperwork.
Report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator.
Process billing through RIS.
Assist with policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal laws and by compliance or credentialing bodies, including ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, and FDA.
Assist with instrument calibration and maintain records for quality assurance compliance.
Perform equipment checks and notify clinical engineering of malfunctions.
Ensure exam rooms are stocked with linen and related medical supplies.
Teach and mentor new hires and students.
Develop technical information and skills through periodic in-service programs and professional affiliation sessions.
Rotate through diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations.