Mammography Technologist / 20hrs/wk / Mid-shift
Company: Henry Ford Health System
Location: Sterling Heights
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Monday and Tuesday 10:30 am - 7 pm, weekend hours discussed
during interviews.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic breast
imaging procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as
ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to
department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining
appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety
practices.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient
for the examination. Reviews clinical data on requisition and
performs appropriate examination.
- Obtains additional information about the patient medical history
as necessary.
- Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as
linen and related supplies. Analyzes anatomical structure of
patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic
procedure.
- Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic
information from the area of the body being studied.
- Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.
- Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles
of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients,
selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose,
using other ALARA techniques, etc.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required
- Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Mammography, ARRT
(M) (or registry eligible)
- If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months
of date of hire
- Failure to obtain registry within the designated time-frame will
result in termination of the Mammography Tech position
- Must maintain the required hours of continued medical
education
- Must meet all Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) criteria,
as well as other regulatory agencies
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
Department: Lakeside - Mammography
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and
authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list
of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore,
that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond
those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey,
Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care
locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With
33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's
largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and
discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and
advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make
healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment
selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford
Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My
Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the
people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our
employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and
learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your
personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement
Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced),
Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness,
and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's
classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry
Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair
treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status,
size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender
identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other
protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws.
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