Mammography Technologist

Job Description

Join TriHealth's breast imaging team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients every day. As a Mammography Technologist, you'll combine advanced imaging expertise with compassionate care to support early detection and diagnosis while working alongside dedicated radiologists and breast health specialists. If you're passionate about patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and being part of a collaborative team, this is the opportunity for you.

Location:

• TriHealth - Thomas Center

Schedule:

• Full-time position, 64 hours bi-weekly
• Day shift
• Saturday rotation
• No holidays or on-call commitment

Incentives & Benefits:

**$16,000 Sign-on Bonus 2-year commitment**

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.






Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Allied Health (Required)
• Graduate of an approved technical, professional ,or vocational program (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Other This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and is required to maintain ARRT and ODH licensure. (Required)
• Other Mammography certification is required within this modality within 2 Yrs (Required)

Job Overview:


Under the direction of the Radiologist and the supervision of the manager or supervisor, the mammography technologist performs imaging to assist in the diagnosis of disease and injuries. The mammography technologists perform screening and diagnostic imaging, mammography guided procedures, specimen imaging, and bone density scanning in accordance with the American College of Radiology's appropriateness criteria, or by protocols developed and agreed upon by physician leadership and maintains annual competencies in those areas of imaging. This position is responsible for performing quality mammography procedures, maintaining accurate records and documenting in the EMR, maintaining a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members including breast radiologists and breast surgical practice, quality assurance/quality control required for FDA/ACR, working effectively with patients and families to provide patient care, complies with infection prevention procedures, student education, orientation of new employees, ensures operation of mammography equipment by adhering to standard operating procedures and by troubleshooting and reporting malfunctions to leadership, assists clerical staff in the maintenance of records and files, maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, and other duties as assigned. Must have strong verbal and organizational skills and be able to interact with patients in a fast-paced environment. Travel to additional locations may be required. Mammography certification is required within 24 months of employment within this modality. This position is required to meet the minimum continuing educational requirements established by the state of Ohio and is required to maintain ARRT and ODH licensure. This position adheres to the Practice Standards defined by the ASRT.


Job Responsibilities:

• Provides for patient, family, and staff comfort and care prior to, during, and after a procedure. Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergent situations.
  Maintains accurate records through the completion of all paperwork. Work is completed before submitting it.
• Demonstrates the ability to consistently produce and evaluate screening and diagnostic mammography for radiological interpretation
• Demonstrates organizational and communication skills to promote the well-being of the department. Maintains a cooperative relationship with interdepartmental team members.
• Demonstrates competency through ongoing CBE's. Demonstrates knowledge of equipment and its operating procedures through CBE's. Selects proper imaging protocols and follows departmental procedures.

Working Conditions:


Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking -Frequently


TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors


At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:


Serve: ALWAYS...


• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"


• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist


• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas


Excel: ALWAYS...


• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met


• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)


• Work on improving quality, safety, and service


Respect: ALWAYS...


• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.


• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.


• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.


Value: ALWAYS...


• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.


• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.


• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.


Engage: ALWAYS...


• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.


• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community


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