Mammography Coordinator

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Tinley Park, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Coordinator will oversee both mammography and x-ray at the Palos Heights and Tinley Park locations. This role is accountable for the coordination of daily operational activities of the Mammography Department, including staff schedules, payroll, productivity management, PTO approvals, and staff performance monitoring. The coordinator is also responsible for the orientation and training of new staff, addressing staff concerns, and contributing to policies and procedures. Additionally, they will provide direction to Mammography Technologists on protocols, patient monitoring, and advanced procedures, ensuring accurate positioning, technique, and quality control. The role involves maintaining department compliance with accrediting organizations and safety standards, managing equipment maintenance, and attending relevant council meetings. A key aspect of this position is fostering a customer-driven environment, promoting professionalism, and collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members. The coordinator is also responsible for departmental records, patient statistics, supply management, and communicating priority results to patients and physicians. This includes securing patient consent forms and documenting patient history and relevant clinical information.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA Approved Program in Radiologic Technology
2-3 years experience as Radiologic Technologist
40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography
Knowledge of breast anatomy
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
Good communication skills
Ability to handle anxious and fearful patients
Demonstrated technical skills as a radiographer
Knowledge of film quality control and film processing
Registered Radiologic Technologist/ARRT
IDNS License
Must demonstrate confidence in one’s own ability and have a calming effect on patients and others.
Requires extensive pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing.
Many physical movements are repetitive in nature; associated ailments include carpel tunnel syndrome, backaches and knee and foot problems.
Exposure to ionizing radiation.
Must operate in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinates staff schedules and payroll activities in AdvocateWorks including room coverage.
Maintains a maximum exam schedule with minimal staff hours and manages productivity.
Approves all PTO requests and provides coverage through scheduling.
Monitors and documents staff performance.
Coordinates orientation and training of new staff with competencies, inservices and procedure instruction.
Addresses all staff concerns in conjunction with Manager.
Supplies input for policies and procedures in conjunction with Manager.
Assures that accurate labels and permanent image identification is followed.
Makes sure technologists are accurately positioning patients to obtain the most optimal images.
Assures that technologists adjust positioning and technique for thorough quality exam based on patient’s anatomy and condition.
Assures that technologists select proper technical factors to ensure appropriate film contrast and radiographic density.
Assures that technologists instruct patients regarding activities performed throughout the procedure and following exam to make sure all questions and concerns are addressed. Uses AIDET.
Assures that technologists apply radiation protection to patient in accordance with accepted radiation protection standards for mammography and diagnostic procedures.
Completes and /or assists in the completion of required accreditation materials for assigned section.
Keeps records updated for MQSA and Radiology inspections to include radiation badges and any other required data.
Participate in all departmental state inspections.
Maintains and monitors appropriate use of RIS, Radnet, Allegra, Penrad systems.
Performs and maintains records of quality control monitors according to departmental policies and procedures.
Comply with mandatory inservices for Fire Safety, MRI Safety, and Universal Precautions; Maintain CPR Certification.
Document and report equipment trouble. Documents all service calls.
Coordinate preventive maintenance.
Attends Advocate's Mammography Council Meetings.
Assist manager in procuring and implementing new technology.
Promotes customer driven environment in the Mammography Department. Monitors the use of AIDET. Reviews and acts on Press Ganey Patient surveys.
Consistently maintains an attitude of professionalism, coorperation and positive interaction with co-workers, physicians, patients and families. Demonstrates the Advocate BOEs.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, directors and other health care team members to assure delivery of quality service.
Documents the presence of a physical lump, moles, or other skin lesions with BB Markers, and draws or labels for mammograms breast diagrams, indicating location of anatomical scars, previous surgical sites, or other abnormalities.
Documents procedure information in the appropriate clinical breast database.
Initiates the patient charge for services rendered.
Contacts patients and physicians with priority results.
Maintain appropriate supply levels.
Checks the patient’s radiographic history for previous images performed at this hospital, or elsewhere and enters information into Penrad Tracking System.
Documents patient history and other pertinent clinical information using appropriate forms and computer databases designed for this purpose.
Secures patient consent forms as may be required; these consents include Pregnancy Consent and Verification, Authorization Form to Release Medical Information, and Consent for Interventional Procedures.

Benefits

Compensation 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