East Cleveland, OH, 44112, USA
4 days ago
Mammography Technologist
****This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000**** Mammography Technologist Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mammography Technologists produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician. In this role, you will explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient's breast in the unit and observe the scanning process. Throughout this whole process, a compassionate and engaging attitude can help patients feel at-ease and calm, leaving them with a lasting positive impression of provided care. **A caregiver in this position works from 8:00AM - 4:30PM.** A caregiver who excels in this role will: + Review mammography requisition and computer exam forms to determine the type of exam required. + Accurately position patients, determine the exposure factors, and operate mammography equipment according to established procedures to obtain a high-quality image. + Review processed images to determine quality and the need for additional images. + Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and the exam to ensure understanding and cooperation. + Ensure patients' safety and comfort during and after the exam. + Acquire, archive, transmit, and print images via CAD and PACS. + Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork. + Report any malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator. + Process billing via RIS. + Assist with all policies and procedures required by local, state, and federal law and compliance or credentialing bodies (ACR, MQSA, Medicare, Medicaid, FDA, etc.) + Assist with instrument calibration and records to ensure compliance with quality assurance requirements. + Perform equipment checks to assure proper function of and notify clinical engineering of any equipment malfunctions. + Ensure exam rooms are adequately supplied with linen and related medical supplies. + Provide teaching and mentoring to new hires and students. + Strive to learn new technical information and skills through attendance of periodic in-service programs and participation in professional affiliation sessions. + Rotate through all diagnostic imaging modalities, sites, and/or locations. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology + Registered Technologist credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. R.T.(R) (ARRT), in good standing + Certification in Mammography: R.T.(R) (M) (ARRT) + Current state licensure (RL) required prior to employment + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification + Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: + One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + Standing and walking for extended periods of time + Lifting or assisting with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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