MAMMOGRAPHY TECH
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Sparrow
Lansing, MI, US
Summary
Operate mammography and diagnostic x-ray equipment to produce high-quality images while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Maintain accurate patient records, perform quality control reports, and adhere to established safety and infection control policies.
Job Description
Job Opportunity
Job ID: 55377
Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Operate
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Operate Mammography equipment to produce diagnostic x-ray films as directed by physicians, and perform routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and practices. Responsible for providing patient education and quality patient care.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Prepare patient and adjust equipment for taking x-rays. Position and instruct patient regarding procedures. Lead protective devices will be used to protect parts of the body not in the central ray and to reduce exposure to radiation.
- Use of immobilization devices in accordance with standard practice. (compression device).
- Maintain registry and evidence of continuing education as required by MDPH and ACR.
- Perform quality control and assurance reports as outlined in the State (MDPH) Mammography rules.
- Process images and use proper identification techniques so as to assure proper labeling. Log patient technical factors and pertinent information in various computer data bases.
- Maintain established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Assist in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies. Keep work areas clean and document daily logs.
- Attend In-Service meetings and other meetings as required. Enhance professional growth through educational programs, conferences, workshops, etc.
- Perform general diagnostic x-ray exams as needed/assigned.
Job Requirements
| General Requirements | • Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and mammography. • Must be CPR certified. • Minimum of AHA Heart Saver certification or BLS required. |
| Work Experience | • Minimum two years radiography experience. |
| Education | • Associates Degree in Radiologic Sciences. |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills | • Ability to make independent judgments regarding breast tissue anatomy and technique. • Ability to work at multiple locations. • Adept at customer service. • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. |
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Job Family
Radiology/Imaging
Requirements:
| Shift | Variable |
| Degree Type / Education Level | Associate |
| Status | Part-time Non-Benefit Eligible |
| Facility | Sparrow Hospital |
| Experience Level | Under 4 Years |
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
As Mid-Michigan’s premier healthcare organization and the region’s largest private employer, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow provides quality care to hundreds of thousands of people each year. With 526 providers at 115 sites of care across the region, Sparrow is your community health partner in Mid-Michigan, no matter what town or county you call home.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care to every patient, every time. What does that mean?
It means we bring critical care to rural communities. We keep your kids healthy at our primary care practices. We help you get active at our fitness and recreation centers in Lansing and Charlotte. We provide world-class care to patients fighting cancer at the flagship Herbert-Herman Cancer Center and deliver the most advanced treatment for a healthy heart at the Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute. We welcome your new little ones into the world at the Mother Baby Center, where we deliver 4,000 babies a year. And we provide the best emergency care in Mid-Michigan as the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.
We’re committed to providing the best care for patients like you — and your family and friends in Mid-Michigan — because supporting the health of our community is what matters to us most.
Founded
1896
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Lansing, Michigan
