Mammography Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Strongsville, OH

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Mammography Technologists at Cleveland Clinic’s Strongsville Family Health and Surgery Center deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and support patients throughout their visits. The role is part of a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional imaging quality. Successful candidates are empathetic, detail-oriented, flexible, and clinically confident, with a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork. The caregiver works days with a variable schedule and rotates Saturdays; there are no holidays or on-call duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA)-approved school of Radiologic Technology.
Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing.
Mammography certification: R.T.(R) (M) (ARRT).
Current state licensure (RL) required before employment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.
Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
Able 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 required 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 law and by compliance or credentialing bodies, including ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, and FDA.
Assist with instrument calibration and maintain records to meet quality assurance requirements.
Check equipment for proper function and notify clinical engineering of malfunctions.
Ensure exam rooms are supplied 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.