Mammography Technologist - $25-33 per hour
Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: January 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist for
a job in Detroit, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Mammography Technologist Discipline: Allied Health
Professional Duration: Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours,
days Employment Type: Staff 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.
Qualifications: 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 Employment
practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or
employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any
other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in
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Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and
regulations. Detroit Medical Center Job ID . Posted job title:
Mammography Technologist Full Time Days About Detroit Medical
Center The Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is the leading
academically–integrated hospital system in Metro Detroit, and one
of the largest health care providers in Southeast Michigan. During
our 150 years of caring for the community, we have been recognized
nationally with top awards in many aspects of hospital operations
and patient care. The DMC is able to achieve these awards because
of our exceptional employees. The Detroit Medical Center is one the
largest academic medical centers in the United States, with a long
and rich history of medical education, for more than 100 years. We
train more physicians than any other hospital in Detroit. Our
evidence-based approach inspires confidence and spurs innovation.
It ensures that we are making treatment decisions based on our
experience, on the best available research and our understanding of
each patient as an individual. Our commitment to our patients Our
commitment to patient care and improving patient outcomes is part
of everything we do. It’s our mission. It’s our promise to every
patient and every family who entrusts their care to us. To meet the
needs of our community, we operate 8 hospitals and more than 140
clinics and outpatient facilities across southeast Michigan,
including a nationally recognized dedicated pediatric hospital
(Children’s Hospital of Michigan) as well as a nationally
recognized rehabilitation hospital (Rehabilitation Institute of
Michigan). We offer an inclusive, diverse and supportive
environment. Knowing that we are better together, our teams are
highly collaborative and integrated to deliver the high quality and
compassionate care our patients expect and deserve. Staff members
have a voice in forming our culture; one that is often referred to
as “my forever family” and “colleagues who have my back”. The DMC
has a proud legacy of caring for the people and the families that
call Metro Detroit home; they’re our neighbors, our friends, and
our community. That’s why the DMC serves everyone in the community
who needs us; no one gets turned away who comes to us for care.
From local food drives to our long-standing commitment to educate
and empower our community towards better health, you can count on
the DMC. There’s a spirit of caring and togetherness that you will
experience when you join the DMC family. We are a community build
on care. At the DMC, we are committed to maintaining an environment
of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. If you need a
reasonable accommodation to access the information provided on this
web site, please contact the DMC facility where the position is
available, for further assistance. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual
disability. Employee Benefits At the DMC, health and well-being are
important to us, so we provide a range of benefits and options to
help meet the needs of all eligible employees. In addition to a
range of healthcare plans, including higher and lower deductible
options, we offer dental, vision and an employee assistance plan.
Basic life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
insurance are provided for free to eligible plan members. Employees
can also choose to participate in one of several supplemental life
insurance and/or disability plans, a legal services plan and an
identity protection plan. For those employees who are looking for
support to care for family members, we also offer child and elder
care programs. To help employees prepare for retirement, we offer a
401K savings plan, and an employee discount plan that includes
discounts for a wide variety of products, including auto and home
insurance and mobile plans. Benefits Medical benefits Dental
benefits Vision benefits Employee assistance programs Life
insurance Discount program
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