Mammography Technologist
IHA · Pontiac, MI · 1 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
Employment Type: Part-time, 20 hours a week
Schedule
Day shift, rotating shift
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with DailyPay (www.dailypay.com)
- Benefits effective on day one (no waiting periods)
- Full benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Colleague Referral Program (earn cash and prizes)
- Unlimited career growth opportunities within one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free parking near the workplace
Healthcare plans access the Trinity Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) network. Each plan offers two tiers: Tier 1 (Trinity Health network providers) with the lowest out-of-pocket costs, and Tier 2 (select BCBSM providers).
About the Role
The Mammography Technologist will perform diagnostic imaging functions as described in the staff technologist job description. In addition, they will perform mammographic imaging and assume QA/QC responsibilities. The role requires self-motivation, independent judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Empathy in high-stress situations is essential.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate degree in Allied Health
- Completion of a CAHEA-approved school of Radiologic Technology
Qualifications
- Registered Mammography Technologist by ARRT or registry-eligible (must achieve Mammography certification within six months of hire)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Maintain Continuing Education credits (24 CEC in a two-year period) and other ARRT requirements
- Maintain 15 Continuing Education credits (CEC) in Mammography within a three-year period
Responsibilities
- Perform routine breast imaging with optimum diagnostic quality while ensuring patient comfort and tolerance
- Perform general radiology imaging
- Maintain compliance with Trinity Health Breast Imaging Center policies and procedures, including:
- Needle localizations
- Specimen imaging
- Patient callbacks
- Core biopsies
- Demonstrate competence in advanced breast imaging techniques, including:
- Spot compression
- Magnification procedures
- Lesion and calcification localization
- Breast implant procedures
- Breast specimen imaging
- Perform and document accreditation testing requirements for agencies such as ACR, State of Michigan, and Mammography Quality Standards Act
- Report QA/QC testing problems to coordinator or supervisor and document all corrective actions taken
- Participate in department meetings, orientation training, in-service programs, and quality assurance programs
- Engage with hospital committees related to women’s health