Mammography Technologist jobs in United States
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Cleveland Clinic · 4 months ago

Mammography Technologist

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a renowned healthcare facility recognized for its professional nursing practice. The Mammography Technologist will operate a mammography unit to produce diagnostic images of the breasts, ensuring patient safety and comfort while adhering to government regulations and quality assurance requirements.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Radiologic TechnologyMammography CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)State LicensureAnatomy KnowledgePatient EducationQuality AssuranceTechnical SkillsMentoring

Required

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)
Successful completion of 40 hours of mammography training
Knowledge of anatomy and related pathological processes
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

Preferred

One year of experience as a General Radiologic Technologist
Experience in Screening and Diagnostic Mammography

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000

Company

Cleveland Clinic

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Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit medical center that combines clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is a sub-organization of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (89)
2024 (78)
2023 (100)
2022 (60)
2021 (71)
2020 (46)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$362.54M
Key Investors
National Institutes of HealthNational Cancer InstituteAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
2023-02-21Grant· $3.14M
2022-09-22Grant· $7.9M
2022-06-30Grant· $14.2M

Leadership Team

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Delos Cosgrove
CEO & President
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Tomislav Mihaljevic
President & Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland Clinic
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