Mammography Technologist - Procedures Oakbrook Full time Days
About The Position
The Mammography Technologist Procedures reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows its Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. The technologist performs breast health imaging procedures, including screening and diagnostic mammography and DEXA scans, and assists with stereotactic breast biopsies and breast needle localizations. The role is a first-line interface with patients receiving breast imaging care. The technologist supports patient safety and comfort throughout screening, preparation, imaging, and post-procedure care. The position produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols, reviews images for adequacy, and takes corrective action when needed. It also includes operating imaging equipment, maintaining room readiness, coordinating exam flow, documenting care accurately, and supporting department quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-experience initiatives.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) certification.
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
Nice To Haves
- Two years of mammography experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- Additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Maintain patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
- Perform breast screening exams, diagnostic mammograms, and bone density (DEXA) scans as needed.
- Conduct stereotactic biopsies and post-procedure mammograms, and assist with breast localizations and aspiration procedures.
- Produce diagnostic-quality images in accordance with approved protocols, professional standards, and ACR image quality critique standards.
- Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
- Review images before completing exams and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
- Administer contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients when applicable.
- Operate imaging equipment, maintain imaging-room readiness, and identify equipment performance issues for follow-up through established service processes.
- Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record and image archive system, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
- Prepare rooms for procedures, including trays, medications, and other supplies as applicable.
- Verify the correct exam order and align it with previous recommendations before exams.
- Communicate with patients before and during procedures to obtain history, explain risks and expectations, and monitor safety and comfort.
- Prepare images and compile studies for the radiologist, relaying appropriate information.
- Perform mammography quality-control procedures and maintain records.
- Provide patients with relevant educational materials.
- Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transportation to and from imaging areas as needed.
- Support regulatory inspections and accreditations as needed.
- May participate in training and onboarding new team members.
- Adhere to organizational values, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and applicable quality and safety standards, including radiation safety and infection prevention.
- Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth, and take on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
