Mammography Technologist

Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center is a community‑based primary care facility that offers a range of diagnostic services. As a Mammography Technologist, you will operate mammography equipment under physician direction, educate patients, and ensure safety and image quality for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities Operate a mammography unit to produce high‑quality diagnostic images. Explain procedures to patients and correctly position and immobilize patients’ breasts. Monitor the video display during scanning, adjusting density or contrast to improve picture quality. Review processed images or film to determine if images are satisfactory or if additional images are needed. Use radiation safety measures and protective devices in compliance with regulations. Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via CAD and PACS. Complete after‑hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork. Report malfunctions to the help desk and PACS Administrator. Process billing through RIS. Assist with policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal law, and supporting 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 and notify clinical engineering of any malfunctions. Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies. Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students. Continuously learn new technical information and skills through periodic in‑service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions. Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations. Shift Schedule Work varying shifts: 8:00 am–4:30 pm or 10:30 am–7:00 pm. Rotations include evening and Saturday shifts; evenings occur once or twice a week until 7:30 pm, and Saturday shifts occur every 3rd or 4th Saturday. Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an AMA‑approved school of Radiologic Technology. Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT(R) – ARRT) in good standing. Certification in Mammography (RT(R)(M) – ARRT). Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross. Completion of 40 hours of mammography training. Preferred Qualifications One year of experience as a general radiologic technologist. 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. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $33.50 Maximum hourly: $48.50 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic