Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

 
Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

Performs screening and diagnostic patient mammograms in accordance with physicians’ orders.  Assists radiologist with performing breast needle localizations.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares patients for mammography examinations, breast needle localizations, and x-rays by obtaining patient history, explaining procedures to be performed, and properly positioning patients for the procedure.
• Performs exams in accordance with physicians’ orders.
• Delivers mammography and x-ray images to the radiologist in a timely manner.
• Assists radiologist with invasive procedures.
• Prepares and maintains patient records and files in Epic chart.
• Notifies patients, by mail or by phone, of examination results and need for follow-up care.  Arranges for additional testing of patients with abnormal mammograms.
• Maintains all x-ray equipment and examination rooms; performs quality control tests on mammography machine, and visually inspects reading stations to assure all equipment is functioning properly and initiates corrective action as necessary.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies; orders supplies as needed.
• Transports patients to/from various departments within the Hospital as needed.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Sparrow Health System 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.