Mammographer, PRN

American Addiction Centers•Gurnee, IL

2d•$36 - $53•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mammographer is responsible for competently performing basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. This role involves reviewing patient medical records to gather essential clinical information, including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, and obtaining breast health history from each patient. The Mammographer performs scans, identifies breast anatomy, distinguishes normal from abnormal findings, and adapts imaging techniques to enhance diagnostic quality. They evaluate mammographic images for proper positioning, technique, artifacts, and compression, repeating images as necessary. The position also requires comparing requisitions to physician orders to ensure exam accuracy, post-processing images as directed, and accurately labeling all images with patient information. The Mammographer provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history, maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies, and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, documenting billing codes for accurate patient charges. Additionally, the role involves various patient positioning and transporting duties that require lifting and pushing/pulling with proper technique, and demonstrating knowledge and skills appropriate for the age of the patients served.

Requirements

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
No experience required.
Knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and basic radiation safety.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Must be able to: lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
Must be able to: carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to: perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Competently performs basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.
Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, and obtains breast health history on each patient.
Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of images. Adapts imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality.
Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts and compression, and repeats images as necessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position on all images.
Provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history when reviewing films.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program