Mammography Coordinator

American Addiction Centers • Tinley Park, IL

8d • $38 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Coordinator will oversee both mammography and x-ray at the Palos Heights and Tinley Park locations. This position is accountable for the coordination of daily operational activities of the Mammography Department, including coordinating staff schedules and payroll, maintaining exam schedules, approving PTO requests, monitoring staff performance, and coordinating new staff orientation and training. The coordinator will also provide direction and instructions to Mammography Technologists regarding protocols, positioning, technique, and patient care, and ensure compliance with accrediting organizations and safety standards. Additionally, the role involves maintaining departmental records, promoting a customer-driven environment, and collaborating effectively with healthcare team members.

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

Responsibilities

• Accountable for coordination of daily operational activities of Mammography Department.
• Assists Radiologists with Pathology reporting in PenRad when necessary.
• Provides input on associate reviews and delivers them with the Manager.
• Assist technologists and students with difficult procedures when needed.
• 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.
• Accountable for giving direction and instructions to Mammography Technologists in the execution of present Mammography protocols, also providing direction for nursing staff in monitoring of patients.
• Participates in advanced mammographic procedures as necessary.
• Assures that accurate labels and permanent image identification is followed. In addition 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.
• Accountable for maintenance of department compliance with Accrediting Organization and departmental established safety standards to ensure patient and staff well being at all times.
• 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. Must maintain professional decorum, and adhere to dress code as required by department; no deviations allowed.
• 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.
• Accountable for maintaining good relations when dealing with all persons encountered in daily performance of job.
• 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.
• Accountable for obtaining documentation for departmental records related to patient statistics, supplies, patient billing and preservation of patient records maintained in Mammography Department.
• 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

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
• Benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• 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

What This Job Offers

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