Mammography Technologist - Wooster Speciality Center

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That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Mammography Technologist - Wooster Speciality Center Location Wooster Facility Wooster Milltown Specialty Center Department Mammography-Diagnostics Institute Job Code D21033 Shift Variable Schedule 7:00am-3:30pm/8:00am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details 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   operate   a mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a physician.   They explain the procedure to patients, position and immobilize the patient’s breast in the unit, and   observe   the scanning process. This involves   monitoring   the video display of the area being scanned and adjusting the density or contrast to improve picture quality. Mammography Technologists then review and evaluate the film or image recording plate to   determine   if the images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Throughout this   whole process , Mammography Technologists use radiation safety measures and protection devices to   comply with   government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and caregivers. A caregiver in this position   works   7: 0 0am— 3 : 3 0pm   or 8:00am—4:30pm .   No holiday,   evenings   or weekends. 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 with 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   American Medical Association (AMA) approved 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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross
• 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 Physical

Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily. Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the

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