Mammography Technologist-Imaging Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Lake Forest, IL

4d•$38 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part time position at 20 hours per week located at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule is Monday 8:30a to 5p, Thursday 9:30a to 6p and Friday 8:30a to 5p. The Mammography Technologist 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. Provides mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M)
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

One year of Mammography Technologist experience

Responsibilities

Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
Consistently upholds all applicable quality and safety standards within diagnostic imaging, such as radiation safety, MRI safety, Infection prevention measures safe practices (as applicable to the role) to protect self, patients, visitors and team members
Ensures a positive patient experience throughout care delivery
Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth
Supports additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs
Performs breast screening exams, diagnostic mammograms and bone density (Dexa) scans, as needed.
Produces images that meet ACR image quality critique standards
Supplies patient with relevant patient education materials
Verifies correct order for exam scheduled and aligns with previous recommendation prior to all exams.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during the exam to monitor safety, and comfort.
Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transport to and from imaging areas as needed
Supports department with regulatory inspections and accreditations, as needed
May participate in training and onboarding of new team members