Mammography Technologist

Advocate Health•Libertyville, IL

5d•$36 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs screening and diagnostic mammograms, bone density testing, and advanced mammographic procedures for physician-referred patients. The role uses established clinical protocols and MQSA quality guidelines to obtain, document, prepare, and route high-quality images and related clinical information for radiologist interpretation. The technologist maintains equipment and performs required quality-control procedures while adhering to radiation protection, patient safety, confidentiality, and department standards. The technologist provides patient-centered care throughout the visit, including explaining procedures and equipment, answering questions, recognizing and responding to anxiety, adapting communication and examination techniques to patient needs, and providing pre- and post-procedure instruction. The role also supports a clean, safe, calm, and collaborative department environment and participates in quality-improvement and safety initiatives. This is a part-time, first-shift position scheduled three days per week, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a required Saturday rotation. It is based at Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Breast Imaging Center in Gurnee, Illinois. The listed pay range is $35.50–$53.25 per hour, and the position is sign-on-bonus eligible.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-approved program in Radiologic Technology.
40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography.
Registered Radiologic Technologist/ARRT and an IDNS license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of breast anatomy and mammography positioning.
Demonstrated technical skills as a radiographer.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle anxious and fearful patients and recognize the needs and behaviors of patients across age groups, including age-related development, normal aging, and physical limitations.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; use patient-handling equipment with at least one other associate when required for heavier lifts or when a patient cannot assist.
Ability to keep informed about regulatory changes, engage in continuous learning about emerging technologies, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment and patient volume.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as a radiologic technologist or sonographer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and bone density testing according to clinical protocols and MQSA Quality Guidelines.
Position patients and select appropriate views and technical factors to obtain quality digital images, adapting techniques to patient anatomy and condition.
Apply radiation-protection practices and maintain patient safety, modesty, confidentiality, and comfort.
Document patient images, histories, demographic and clinical information, procedures, and exam completion in RIS, Penrad, or other designated systems.
Prepare patient information, consent forms, diagrams, images, and related documentation for radiologist review and ensure materials are complete and properly routed or merged into PACS.
Obtain historical images and related diagnostic or pathology reports and arrange for outside mammography films to be sent to the Breast Imaging Center.
Educate patients before, during, and after procedures, answer questions, recognize anxiety or fear, and adapt communication and examination approaches as needed.
Participate in advanced mammographic procedures, including needle localizations, galactograms, stereotactic biopsies, and specimen radiographs.
Properly label and identify specimens for laboratory submission.
Perform mammography equipment quality-control and quality-assurance tests, start-up and shut-down procedures, warm-up and calibration tests, and equipment cleaning and disinfection.
Follow department and accrediting-organization safety requirements, report safety issues through established channels, and participate in safety and quality-improvement initiatives.
Maintain a clean, uncluttered, and calm department and support positive customer relations and team problem solving.

Benefits

Benefits beginning on day one (eligibility may depend on employment status or FTE).
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance.
Student loan forgiveness assistance.
Career growth, advancement, and professional development opportunities.
Paid time off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined-contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Competitive compensation, premium pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and the opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Sign-on bonus eligibility.