Mammography Technologist Trainee-Breast Center, Full-time Days

Northwestern Medicine • Chicago, IL

81d • $30 - $44

About The Position

The Staff Radiographer 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. The Staff Radiographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures through the use of Radiographic equipment to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients in accordance with industry, departmental, hospital and IEMA policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Radiography program where competencies in evaluating and caring for pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients are a requirement.
• Active IEMA license.
• ARRT registered in Radiography (ARRT)(R).
• CPR - Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association.
• Completion of 40 hours of training in an MQSA approved Mammography curriculum that includes dedicated training hours in both Digital and 3D Tomosynthesis mammography.
• Adequately complete training and able to perform screening mammograms with indirect supervision within 4-6 weeks of start date.
• ARRT board registered in Mammography within 12 months of hire date.
• Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years experience in Radiography at a health care institution.
• Extensive computer knowledge.
• Experience with clinical research.
• Familiarity with radiation safety and related radiation procedures.

Responsibilities

• The Mammography Radiographer Trainee will function under the direction of a Registered Mammography Radiographer, a Technical Coordinator, or an Operations Coordinator of the Mammography department to complete their Mammography clinical experience requirements as dictated by ARRT Rules and Regulations in conjunction with MQSA Quality Standards.
• They will be supervised by a Registered Mammography Radiographer while responsible for performing the full range of clinically acceptable mammography procedures, which are of consistently acceptable quality as defined by department QA.
• Performs mammography procedures according to industry standards, along with department policies and procedures.
• Will perform procedures to generate imaging information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
• Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate mammography images.
• Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific sensitivities, and 'patients' first' guidelines.
• Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standards and takes corrective action if needed.
• Perform preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly.
• Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics.
• Assist the radiologist in the performance of interventional procedures.
• Completes and maintains the medical record consisting of images and associated paperwork.
• Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure.
• Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices.
• Performs Quality Control testing with preceptor in accordance with FDA/ACR guidelines.
• Assess and evaluate the physician's orders for Radiological examinations according to departmental procedure.
• Advises the patient of radiation safety related matters as appropriate.
• Educates patient as to the examination being performed, reduces patient anxiety, and provides comfort during the procedure.
• Positions patient and performs diagnostic imaging procedure utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Completes and maintains medical record of the patient.
• Performs electronic quality analysis of the Radiographic image.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees