Mammography Technologist

                    

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Job Title

Mammography Technologist

                        

Location

Westlake

                    

Facility

Westlake Medical Office Building

                     

Department

Fairview Northwest PTC-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

D21033

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:30am-4:00am/8:00am-4:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

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 role works days from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with rotating weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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 

• 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) 

• Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training 

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathological processes

Preferred qualifications for