Mammography Technologist

Trinity Health • Pontiac, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging functions as described in the staff technologist job description. In addition, he/she will perform mammographic imaging and assume QA/QC responsibilities. He/she must be self-motivated, use independent judgement and be able to work with minimum supervision. He/she must be uniquely empathetic to high stress situations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate degree in Allied Health.
• Completion of CAHEA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• Registered Mammography Technologist by ARRT or registry-eligible and must achieve Mammography-certification within six months of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEC in two year period) and other ARRT requirements.
• Maintain 15 Continuing Education credits (CEC) in Mammography within a 3-year period.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine breast imaging with optimum diagnostic quality and consideration for patient tolerance and comfort.
• Maintains compliance with existing policies and procedures unique to Trinity Health Breast Imaging Center, including but not limited to needle localizations, specimen imaging, patient call backs, and core biopsies.
• Demonstrates competence in advance breast imaging technique, including but not limited to spot compression, magnification procedures, lesion and calcification localization, breast implant procedures, and breast specimen imaging.
• Performs and documents accreditation testing requirements of such agencies as ACR, State of Michigan, and Mammography Quality Standards Act.
• Reports problems identified through QA/QC testing to coordinator or supervisor and documents all corrective actions taken.
• Participates in department meetings, orientation training, in-service programs and quality assurance programs.
• Involvement with pertinent committees in the hospital that relate to women’s health.

What This Job Offers

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