Mammography Technologist - $25-33 per hour
Company: Detroit Medical Center
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 17, 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 the E-Verify
program. Follow the link below for additional information.
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Detroit Medical Center Job ID 4369-2305004344-25. 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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