Mammography Technologist - Full Time 80 Hours / Pay period, 10 Hour Shifts- BARS

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Mammography Technologist performs radiographic studies of breast tissue, opens and closes the unit, prepares exam paperwork, and performs related duties. The role includes direct patient care and requires demonstrating competencies specific to the population served. The technologist prepares and tests equipment, conducts mammography examinations, develops and quality-checks images, assists with procedures and biopsies, and maintains records and quality assurance activities. The position is based in Radiology at the Kalamazoo location, 524 S. Park St., and is full-time, with 40 scheduled weekly hours in 10-hour day shifts.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Registration in Diagnostic Radiology required.
Registration in Mammography through ARRT must be obtained within one year of hire.
Communication, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
Basic math, grammar, and spelling skills.
Ability to cope with confrontation and handle multiple priorities in stressful situations.
Ability to assist with problem resolution, work alone, and demonstrate patience.
Ability to adapt to shift work and work in close or crowded areas.
Ability to cope with high stress and respond calmly to others’ anger, fear, or hostility.
Ability to make fast decisions under pressure, concentrate, and demonstrate a high degree of flexibility.
Ability to perform work requiring sustained mental and visual alertness and concentration.
Ability to stand or walk considerably, regularly lift light objects up to 20 pounds, and assist with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients.
Ability to assume mildly straining or fatiguing positions and perform some fatiguing physical motions.
Knowledge of setup and procedures used for stereotactic needle localization.

Responsibilities

Open the unit each morning; turn on, prepare, and test equipment; organize paperwork and supplies for scheduled exams; and notify the supervisor or physicist when repairs or additional testing are needed.
Greet patients, take a brief history, explain exams using conversation and printed or film material, answer questions, and help address patients’ fears and concerns.
Inform patients about the need for mammograms and self-breast exams.
Conduct radiographic examinations, develop and quality-check images, determine whether additional views or radiologist consultation are needed, and release patients after confirming x-ray readability.
Prepare patient files for radiologist review, including compiling films and records and ensuring the patient history form is attached and complete.
Keep the department and dark room clean and orderly, and ensure appropriate materials, supplies, and dark room chemicals are stocked.
Close the unit, store and secure materials as needed, and leave machines clean and ready for use.
Maintain current knowledge of radiography and mammography by attending lectures or seminars and communicating new findings to patients.
Perform radiography and ancillary duties as directed, participate in quality assurance and quality control activities, and coordinate and communicate with other Radiology areas.
Perform quality assurance testing of x-ray machines and processors, compile data, and maintain daily testing records.
Set up and perform procedures for stereotactic needle localization; assist doctors with procedures and biopsies.
Acquire spot magnification and other specialized breast views to assist the radiologist in making a diagnosis.
Maintain unsupervised access to medication rooms for stocking or retrieving supplies.
Provide outstanding customer service consistent with Bronson’s mission, values, and customer service standards.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, compliance requirements, the Code of Ethics, and organizational policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.