Mammography Technologist - Mammography - PRN - Days
 Henry Ford Health System | |
 United States, Michigan, Southfield | |
 Jan 07, 2025 | |
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GENERAL SUMMARY Shift: PRN, hours may vary, primarily day shift with weekend availability. Must be willing to pick up hours at surrounding ambulatory facilities close to Southfield Campus as well. Provides mammography imaging services. Responsibilities: Operates equipment and performs various mammography related procedures. Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately.| Explains procedures and educates patients about the role of regular mammography in preventive breast health.| Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion.| Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.| Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).| Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel.| Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:
o Radiologic Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. o Medical Sonographer credentialed from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date. ADDITIONAL PREFERENCES:
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