Mammography Technologist

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000*

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community andtreatingour patients as family.

MammographyTechnologists 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, andobservethe scanning process. This involvesmonitoringthe video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality. MammographyTechnologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate todetermineif the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Throughout thiswhole process,MammographyTechnologists use radiation safety measures and protection devices tocomply withgovernment regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

Acaregiver in this position worksdays from 7:30AM – 4:00PM or 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

• Provide mammography screening, diagnostic and interventionalproceduresand patient care services at defined levelstopatients.

• Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms todeterminethe type of examrequired.

• Position patients,determinethe exposurefactorsandoperatemammography equipment.

• Review processedimagestodeterminequality and the need foradditionalimages.

• Educate patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentand the exam.

• Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam.

• Acquire, archive,transmitandprintimages via CAD and PACS.

• Completeafter-hourstransmission of images andappropriate paperwork.

• Report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.

• Processes billing via RIS.

• Assistwithall policies and procedures required by local,stateand federal law and with compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.).

• Assistwith instrument calibration and records.

• Perform equipment checks toassureproper 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 andparticipatein professional affiliation sessions.

• Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities,sitesand/or locations, as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate of an accredited 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 of Ohio licensure (RL)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationthrough the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes

• Successful completion of40 hoursof mammography training

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist