Mammography Technician CDH-Full-time Days
About The Position
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. 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. Qualifications Required : 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 Preferred: One year of Mammography Technologist experience Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate 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. 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.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
