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
Exercises professional judgment in the performance of screening and diagnostic mammography, and bone density exams. Provides patient care essential to the exam. Applies principles of radiation protection and evaluates radiographs produced for technical quality. Takes direction from the Lead Mammography Technologist.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performs screening and diagnostic mammography exams, interventional breast procedures, and bone density studies.
- Proficient operation of mammographic and bone density equipment.
- Participates in mammography QC tasks and other aspects of quality improvement.
- Assists with data collection and patient follow-up.
- Maintains a safe working environment according to radiation safety and infection control standards.
- Interviews the patient and documents thorough clinical history.
- Participates in patient education and maintains confidentiality.
- Assist in training of new personnel when necessary.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Satisfactory completion of a Radiology program
- Registered with the A.R.R.T (R)
- Advanced registry in Mammography (M)
- BLS card from AHA required before start date (valid at least 60 days beyond start date)
- One year of prior work experience in Mammography
- Registered in Ultrasound with the A.R.R.T. (BS)
- Registered in Bone Densitometry with the A.R.R.T (BD)
- Three years prior work experience in mammography
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.
