McLaren Health Care·Clarkston, Michigan
Performs high-quality screening and diagnostic digital mammograms while ensuring patient comfort and safety. Responsible for operating imaging equipment, maintaining detailed documentation, and performing routine quality assurance checks.
Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. Expected to also perform breast imaging procedures. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met. Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly. Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment. May assist other areas of radiology as assigned. Performs other related duties as required and directed. #LI-KH1
Required: Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology. Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT). Certified in mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
Associate degree in radiology.
Requires graduation from an AMA-approved radiology technology school and ARRT certification in both general radiologic technology and mammography. An associate degree in radiology is preferred.
Market context
In Michigan, mammography technologists are typically in steady demand in outpatient imaging centers, hospitals, and breast health programs. Competition often centers on ARRT registration, mammography certification or registry eligibility, JCERT-accredited training, and current BLS, along with experience that supports accurate, patient-centered imaging. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registry status and prepare examples of quality and patient-care work before applying.
