Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist

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 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with rotating weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide mammography screening, diagnostic and interventional procedures and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
• Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.
• Position patients, determine the exposure factors and operate mammography equipment.
• Review processed images to determine quality and the need for additional images.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and the exam.
• 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.
• Processes 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.
• 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.
• Attend periodic in-service programs and participate in professional affiliation sessions.
• Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations, as needed.

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) or American Red Cross
• Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training
• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathological processes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
• DEXA trained
• Experience in Screening and Diagnostic mammography

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.