Technologist Mammography
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Stow Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.
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:
- Adjusts and controls complex electronic equipment in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic mammography examinations.
- Prepares and positions patient prior to procedures to ensure their safety and to obtain desired reports for diagnostic purposes.
- Calculates and selects appropriate equipment and technical factors such as proper type of film and amount of kilovolts or milliamperes.
- Maintains working conditions of all equipment and reports any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
- Accurately documents and notates technical and clinical information.
- Assists in maintaining sanitary condition of radiology area.
- Obtains complete patient history.
- Stays abreast of current developments in field by reviewing available literature and attending appropriate programs.
- Properly evaluates requisitions including identifying patient and procedure to be performed.
- Complies with all Radiology Information System entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.
- Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
- Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains required BLS.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Completion of Radiologic Technology programs from approved schools.
Certifications:
- Current license by state of Ohio. Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Advanced certification in mammography ARRT.
Complexity of Work:
- Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
Work Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
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