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MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST - EAST REGION MAMMOGRAPHY CENTERS - CONTINGENT - DAY SHIFT

This position will rotate between the following locations:

Henry Ford Mammography- Kercheval

Henry Ford Mammography- St. Clair Shores

Henry Ford Mammography- Waldenburg

Henry Ford Mammography- New Baltimore

Henry Ford Anthony L. Soave Mobile Mammography

Henry Ford Mammography River District Hospital

Henry Ford Mammography- Warren

Henry Ford Liggett Breast Center-Grosse Pointe Woods

Meet the Department Manager, Amanda! (https://www.henryford.com/-/media/Files/Henry-Ford/About/Leadership/A-Polega-pdf.pdf)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Radiologist, performs Radiologic breast imaging procedures for the evaluation of pathological entities as ordered by a physician. Performs related functions according to department protocols. Utilizes independent judgment in determining appropriate radiographic techniques, positioning, and safety practices.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explains examination procedure to patients and prepares patient for the examination. Reviews clinical data on requisition and performs appropriate examination.

• Obtains additional information about the patient medical history as necessary.

• Prepares procedure room and regularly replenishes stock such as linen and related supplies. Analyzes anatomical structure of patient, sets up equipment and performs the Radiologic procedure.

• Manually controls the equipment to obtain the proper diagnostic information from the area of the body being studied.

• Utilizes patient immobilization as needed.

• Performs all imaging procedures by demonstrating the principles of radiation protection: may involve shielding of patients, selection of appropriate equipment settings to reduction dose, using other ALARA techniques, etc.

  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and the advanced registry in Mammography, ARRT (M) (or registry eligible)

• If registry eligible, registry must be obtained within 12 months of date of hire

• Failure to obtain registry within the designated time-frame will result in termination of the Mammography Tech position

• Must maintain the required hours of continued medical education

• Must meet all Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) criteria, as well as other regulatory agencies

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

• Department: HFSJH Mammography Moross

• Shift: Day Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.