Mammography- Per Diem Days

American Addiction Centers • Chicago, IL

1d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammographer is responsible for determining the appropriate mammographic technique and patient positioning. This role actively promotes a positive and professional team effort to enhance customer satisfaction. The position requires adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care, including maintaining compliance with established safety standards, adhering to age-specific standards, maintaining supplies and cleanliness, and assuring the accuracy of exams and requisitions. The role also involves performing clerical duties, coordinating quality control tasks, preparing mammographic rooms, and coordinating patient flow. Additionally, the Mammographer participates in problem-solving, maintains current certifications, and operates advanced mammographic equipment, assisting radiologists with specialty procedures. This role also provides instruction and orientation to technologists and students.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology
• 1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer
• 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy.
• Knowledge of HIS system
• Basic Knowledge of RIS system
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with customers from all levels
• IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)
• CPR certified
• Must be able to make independent professional decisions pertaining to high quality patient care
• High degree of technical skills
• Must be able to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities
• Must be conscientious in practicing high quality patient care
• Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week
• Radiation exposure
• Must be able to deal with extremely ill patients
• Ability to lift and/or move patients. Heavy lifting: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
• Need to recognize patients experiencing fear or anxiety
• Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand the differences of female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging; degree of under- standing and physical limitation related to age
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

• Assists radiologists with specialty procedures to include ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures
• Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists
• Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review
• Participate in team efforts to reduce wait times, report turn around times, and reduce the amount of lost films
• Work in conjunction with registration to expedite the patients through the department
• When necessary adjust mammogram schedule to include late and add on patients
• When necessary answer phones, schedule patients, answer questions and page physicians
• When necessary file reports, hang, and take down films
• Tactfully call patients back for additional views, answer their questions and schedule them promptly and appropriately
• Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times
• Adheres to age specific standards
• Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis
• Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition
• Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services.
• Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided
• Performs quality control activities, responds to fluctuations in processing and equipment changes
• Coordinates patient flow, and communicates with radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
• Prepares mammographic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required
• Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist
• Labels radiographic films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria
• Prepares mixtures and/or dyes as necessary following prescribed formulas
• Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures
• Transports patients into and out of department as necessary
• Maintains current ARRT certification, CPR, and state accreditation.
• Maintains positive “guest relations” and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures
• Assists radiologists with specialty procedures to include ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge
• Operates all mammographic equipment in all the rooms
• Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures
• Provides direction and instruction to all radiologic technology students

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree