Mammography Technologist - Grand Ledge, United States - McLaren Health Care

Description

Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies & procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

• Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
• Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
• Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
• Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
• Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Certified in Mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Current BLS certification

• Associate's Degree in radiology

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID:
• Daily Work Times: day shift 7:30am-4:30pm

• On Call: No
• Weekends: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.