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Technologist Mammography

Akron, OH, US


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Location: Akron, OH

Facilities: Akron General Medical Center,

Professional Area: Allied Health

Department: 9596 Radiol-Mammography-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code: AK0947

Schedule: Part Time

Shift: Days

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.  

As a Mammography Technologist, you will perform all duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. You will regulate the equipment used to expose the x-ray film, develop, and organize films.

Your duties will include but are not limited to: 

• Establishing and maintaining a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments, and medical staff. 

• Performing duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures applying ionizing radiation for the purpose of detecting pathology. 

• Demonstrating knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment, and policies – Hospital and Department – that are necessary for job performance. 

• Collaborating with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives. 

The ideal caregiver is someone who: 

• Communicates effectively with patients and team members.  

• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.  

• Can critically think and problem solve for patients’ best interests.  

• Can provide emotional, spiritual, and psychological support to patients.  

 
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That is why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you will find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being, and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.  

Responsibilities:

  • Adjusts and controls complex electronic equipment in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic mammographic examinations.
  • Prepares and positions patient prior to procedures to ensure their safety and to obtain desired reports for diagnostic purposes.
  • Calculates and selects appropriate equipment and technical factors such as proper type of film and amount of kilovolts or milliamperes.
  • Maintains working condition of all equipment and reports any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
  • Accurately documents and notates technical and clinical information.
  • Assists in maintaining sanitary condition of radiology area.
  • Instructs various hospital staff about techniques and procedures relating to radiology as requested, including Radiation safety.
  • Maintains awareness of patient's anxiety level, adjusts skill levels to accommodate patient's physical and emotional comfort, and assures patient's comfort during procedure while obtaining quality mammograms.
  • Performs an average of 50 mammograms per month.
  • Obtains complete patient history.
  • Stays abreast of current developments in field by reviewing available literature and attending appropriate programs.
  • Complies with FDA and ACR requirements as well as AGMC standards.
  • Continually works to anticipate and exceed the needs and expectations of customers.
  • Properly evaluates requisitions including identifying patient and procedure to be performed.
  • Follows radiation protection procedure.
  • Complies with all Radiology Information System entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.
  • Assists and supports the Radiologic student program, specifically the clinical aspect. Provides supervision and feedback to students as they perform procedures. Reviews images with students on request and provides quarterly evaluations of students to clinical instructions for formal reviews.
  • Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
  • Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education:

  • Completion of Radiologic Technology programs from approved schools.

Certifications:

  • Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Advanced certification in mammography ARRT. Current license in the State of Ohio.

Complexity of Work:

  • Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows 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.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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