Posted:
9/8/2024, 11:56:06 PM
Location(s):
Akron, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
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The Technologist Mammography is responsible for assisting the Radiologist in performing a variety of technical procedures by determining proper amount of ionizing radiation to use.
A caregiver in this position works Days, from 7:30am—4:00pm or 8:00am—4:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Adjust and control complex electronic equipment in applying ionizing radiation for radiographic and fluoroscopic mammographic examinations.
Prepare and position patient prior to procedures to ensure their safety and to obtain desired reports for diagnostic purposes.
Maintain working condition of all equipment and report any malfunctions or needs for adjustments to appropriate personnel.
Instruct various hospital staff about techniques and procedures relating to radiology as requested, including Radiation safety.
Maintain 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.
Stay abreast of current developments in the field by reviewing available literature and attending appropriate programs.
Comply with FDA and ACR requirements as well as AGMC standards.
Evaluate requisitions including identifying patient and procedure to be performed.
Comply with all Radiology Information System entry requirements for accurate patient, film, supply, tracking monitors.
Assist and support 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.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Completion of Radiologic Technology programs from approved schools.
Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technology.
Advanced certification in mammography ARRT.
Current license in the State of Ohio.
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Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit