Mammography Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Berkeley Springs, WV

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility. Mammography Technologists operate a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in the unit, and observe the scanning process. This involves monitoring the video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality. Mammography Technologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate to determine if the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Throughout this whole process, Mammography Technologists use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and caregivers. A caregiver in this position works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Wednesday from 10:00AM – 6:30PM and one Saturday per month from 8:00AM – 12:00PM.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology
Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing
Certification in Mammography: 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 the American Red Cross
Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist

Responsibilities

Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.
Accurately position patients, determine the exposure factors and operate mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high-quality image.
Review processed images to determine quality and the need for additional images.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via CAD and PACS.
Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.
Process billing via RIS.
Assist with all policies and procedures required by local, state and federal law, and with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.)
Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.
Perform equipment checks to assure proper function of and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.
Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.
Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.
Strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.
Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.