How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
To perform and communicate results of both diagnostic and screening mammograms and/or breast ultrasound exams including performing mammogram and/or ultrasound guidance while assisting in breast procedures. The breast imaging technologist is responsible for independent operation of the mammographic and/or sonographic equipment.
The breast imaging technologist is responsible for the daily operations of breast mammograms and/or ultrasounds and procedures. Monitoring/ensuring equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures and ongoing assessment to ensure quality is a critical function of this position. Or to perform mammography related procedures by operating X-ray equipment to make images of designated areas and evaluate the technical quality of images.
Responsibilities*
Independently perform clinical assessment and breast mammogram and/or sonography examinations with minimal supervision
Demonstrates mammography and/or sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to patient for anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic information and images.
Demonstrates independent judgment to acquire the optimum breast imaging information in each examination performed.
Required Qualifications*
- Graduation from a school of radiologic technology.
- Certification and Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Diagnostic Mammography (M). AND
- Certification and Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Breast Sonography (BS). OR
- Certification and Registration by the American Registration for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Breast (BR)
- Certification in BCLS.
- This classification requires Primary Source Verification.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
8 hours shift varying, Monday - Friday. Some Saturdays.
Work Locations
Cancer Center
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.