Mammography Tech Full time Rotating shifts

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Geneva, IL

11d

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? Job Description The Mammography Technician reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This is a full time position/ 36 hours a week. 8 hour shift, rotating day-mid shift and every other Saturday.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

Nice To Haves

• One year of Mammography Technologist experience

Responsibilities

• Provides mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Recognizes significant artifacts and equipment limitations and reports to appropriate staff.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
• Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
• Maintains a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
• Enters mammography patient information data into mammography quality software.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
• Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
• Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees