About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Mammography Technologist
Position Summary: Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a
technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent
with established policies & procedures at a technical level typically
requiring general supervision. May perform
breast imaging procedures.
Job Specific Duties
and Responsibilities:
1.
Specializes
in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of
breast tumors.
- Obtains patient history,
explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to
foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs
of individual patients are met.
- Operates and maintains all assigned mammography
equipment to ensure it works properly.
- Positions patients and moves mammographic
equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure
factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and
protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
- Completes quality assurance processes and
practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff
and self.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma or GED
- Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology
- Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Certified in Mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
- Current BLS certification
Preferred:
- Associate’s Degree in radiology
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.