Mammography Tech- As Needed

Community First Medical Center•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This opportunity is "PRN" variable days and shifts Performs all mammography procedures while under the general supervision of a licensed practitioner for the purposes of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders at a technical level not requiring constant supervision and within the scope of their license and according to established standards and practices of the ACR and Mammography Quality Standards A Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all mammography procedures, with appropriate application of technical and positioning protocols. Verifies physician orders for instructions from requesting physician and consults with the radiologists. Explains procedure and provides education as appropriate. Performs equipment warm up, calibration and safety check as needed. Operates hospital computer system. Reports to supervisor any equipment malfunctions. Operates equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines for appropriate quality control. Responsible for departmental records. Collects statistics as directed. Communicates reactions, complications, changes in condition etc. to radiologist, physician. Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its "PRN" employees: 401(k) | Free Parking | Competitive Shift and Weekend differentials Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience 1+ to 2 years preferred of Mammography experience Graduate from an approved program in radiologic technology. Must hold IEMA License. AART registration or eligible. Certification in Mammography or eligibility by the ARRT required. Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Requirements

1+ to 2 years preferred of Mammography experience
Graduate from an approved program in radiologic technology.
Must hold IEMA License.
AART registration or eligible.
Certification in Mammography or eligibility by the ARRT required.

Responsibilities

Performs all mammography procedures, with appropriate application of technical and positioning protocols.
Verifies physician orders for instructions from requesting physician and consults with the radiologists.
Explains procedure and provides education as appropriate.
Performs equipment warm up, calibration and safety check as needed.
Operates hospital computer system.
Reports to supervisor any equipment malfunctions.
Operates equipment in accordance with manufacturer guidelines for appropriate quality control.
Responsible for departmental records.
Collects statistics as directed.
Communicates reactions, complications, changes in condition etc. to radiologist, physician.