Mammo Technologist, Days

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

11d • $34 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, the Mammo Technologist will perform mammography in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and/or treatment of medical disorders; performs related clerical and serviced duties. Provides screening and Diagnostic breast exams and breast procedures to include US guided and Stereotactic biopsies, needle loc and clip placement.

Requirements

• Associate's degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
• Specific Degree(s): Mammography, Radiologic Technology
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Licensure/Certifications Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• American Heart Association (AHA) only
• Registered Radiographic Technologist
• Registered Radiographic Technologist (Mammography)

Nice To Haves

• Other: All mammography technologists are required to maintain at least 15 category 1 CEU's direct mammography continuing education hours within a 36-month period.
• Must be able to perform 200 exams within a 24-month period.
• 40 hours of training in mammography.
• 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of MQSA-qualified individual.

Responsibilities

• Assesses plans, provides intervention, and evaluates care for each patient based on protocol to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Prepares equipment and supplies necessary for radiographic procedures and performs daily tasks to ensure patient safety.
• Maintains current licensure and educational points to ensure expansion of job knowledge.
• Performs in accordance to and maintain written records of all QA testing required by ACR and MQSA.
• Maintains communication with radiology personnel, patients, and all Medical Center staff to ensure cooperation.
• Produces high quality images while maintaining a reject rate of less than 10%.
• Adheres to six-point film critique and procedures protocols at all times.
• Accurately completes images within proper time parameters.
• Correctly identifies films with patient identification and proper markers.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees