Job Description

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Job Title

Mammography Technologist

Location

Akron

Facility

Bath Health and Wellness

Department

Radiol-Reflections-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

D21033

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30pm/10:00am-6:30pm

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergencycareand specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility

Mammography Technologistsoperatea 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. Mammography Technologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate todetermineif the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Throughout thiswhole process, Mammography Technologists use radiation safety measures and protection devices tocomply withgovernment regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and caregivers.

Acaregiver in this position worksMonday, Tuesday,Thursdayand Fridayfrom 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Wednesday from 10:00AM – 6:30PM and one Saturday per month from 8:00AM – 12:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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

• Accurately position patients,determinethe exposurefactorsandoperatemammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high-quality image.

• Review processed images todeterminequality and the need foradditionalimages.

• Educate patientsregardingprocedures,equipmentand the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.

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

• Acquire, archive,transmitand print images via CAD and PACS.

• Complete after-hourstransmission of images andappropriate paperwork

• Report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.

• Process billing via RIS.

• Assistwith all 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 to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements.

• 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.

• Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students.

• Strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions.

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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of anaccredited 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)requiredprior to employment

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

• Successful completion of40 hoursof mammography training

• Knowledge of anatomy and related pathologic processes

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• 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.

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.

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