Mammography Technologist

Join Cleveland Clinic's Medina Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 148-bed community-based hospital has been providing the communities in and around Medina County with top-quality patient care for over 75 years. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.As a Mammography Technologist, you will work in a rewarding position providing mammography screening, diagnostic, and interventional procedures, and care services at defined levels to patients. Your primary duties will include: Positioning patients, determining exposure factors, and operating mammography equipment. Reviewing processed images to determine quality. Educating patients on the procedure and exam process, ensuring their understanding and comfortability. Reporting any malfunctions to the help desk and proper administration. Assisting with instrument calibration and records.The ideal future caregiver is someone who: Comes to work, eager and ready to learn. Can work independently under minimal supervision. Has knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes. Currently is a Registered Technologist by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists R.T.(R) (ARRT). Currently certified in Mammography: R.T.(R) (M) (ARRT) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.Responsibilities: Reviews mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required.Accurately positions patients, determines the exposure factors and operates mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high quality image.Reviews processed imaged to determine quality and the need for additional images.Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.Acquires, archives, transmits, and prints images via CAD and pletes after hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.Immediately reports any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.Processes billing via RIS.Assists with all policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal law, and with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.)Assists with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.Performs equipment checks to assure proper function of and notifies clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions.Ensures exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies.Provides teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.Continually strives to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.Potentially rotates through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites and/or locations.Other duties as assigned.Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic TechnologyCertifications: Must be a 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 plexity of Work:Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes.Ability to communicate well with Radiologists and physicians to coordinate proper imaging of patients.Strong communication skills are essential to provide excellent care to patients and families.Ability to function well with minimal or no direct supervision.Work Experience: Minimum one year experience as a General Radiologic Technologist preferred.Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training.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.Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. 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