Mammography Technologist Full Time Days
Company: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC's largest
hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care,
gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic
services. Sinai-Grace's joint replacement program features a
revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery
that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace
operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery
centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10
hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for
hospitals and physicians throughout the nation. Summary Description
Under general supervision and following established policies and
procedures, performs diagnostic Mammographic exams utilizing
appropriate imaging equipment. Verifies patient identity and
reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or
procedure. - Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical
history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy
and/or psychological indicators. - Explains procedure to patient,
including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks,
benefits, alternatives and follow-up. - Sets up equipment and
acquires appropriate images as per script. Reviews images, makes
initial observations, documents exceptions from established
protocols and communicates data to radiologist. - Recognizes and
responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides
physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. -
Participates in process improvement activities within radiology
practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient
flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. - Provides
imaging education to residents, student technologists and new
employees. - Able to take call/standby as required by the
department. May perform the duties of a Radiologic Technologist, as
needed. Minimum Qualifications 1. Registered by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Mammography (M). 2.
Required to have or successfully complete American Heart
Association (AHA) Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS)
training by end of orientation period. Skills Required 1.
Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age
appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to
patient’s physical ability and/or limitations. 2. Interpersonal and
communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and
instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress;
ability to comprehend and follow physicians verbal and written
request and prescriptions; ability to work effectively in a
culturally diverse atmosphere with a variety of hospital personnel
and/or patients. 3. Technical knowledge necessary to operate
equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment
and computers. 4. Ability to work productively and effectively
within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities.
5. Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology and
MQSA requirements for accreditation. 6. Physical stamina for
frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.
Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach and lift in
order to provide patient. 7. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to
operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in
order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality. Job:
Imaging/Radiology Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC
Sinai-Grace Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Day
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