Mammography Technologist

UChicago Medicine • Harvey, IL

8d • $43 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Mammography Technologist in the Radiology Department. Here, under the supervision of the Supervisor, you will give work direction to assigned personnel and participate in the operation of providing Mammography services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all CHHD sites; Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park. The Mammography Technologist participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for mammography, in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled, and participates in hospital based TQM/CQI activities as requested. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technologists
• Current certification in mammography with the American Registry (ARRT)
• Current licensure by the State of Illinois to perform Radiography procedures (IEMA)
• 15 CEU’s at all times, specific to breast or mammography
• 1 year experience as radiographer/mammographer

Responsibilities

• Assists clerical staff with entering correct orders on patients
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Supply patient with required forms before exam begins.
• Position patient for mammography exam, adjust detector and paddles as needed.
• If patient has previous outside mammography films but are not available at the time of exam, follow the Policy and Procedure for obtaining outside films.
• Shows understanding and participates in all quality control testing as required by MQSA/FDA guidelines
• Participates and assists in yearly inspections by the State of Illinois (IEMA).
• Participates and assists in the accreditation process by the American College of Radiology (ACR), every 3 years
• Shows understanding and participates in all quality control testing as required by MQSA/FDA guidelines: DICOM Printer Quality Control, Detector Flat Field Calibration, Artifact Evaluation, Phantom Control Chart for Printer and Hologic Machine, SNR and CNR Measurements, Compression Thickness Indicator, Viewing Conditions, Visual Checklist, Repeat/Reject Analysis, Compression, Printer Quality Control
• Leaves work area neat, clean and orderly at end of shift
• Checks supplies and restocks if needed
• Ensures that the appropriate equipment accessories are available within each mammography room
• Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality
• Assists in enhancing productivity and efficient operation of the mammography suite
• Exercises initiative, seeking additional tasks form supervisor or other staff members when time permits
• Accepts assignments with no unwarranted documented complaints of unfair workload
• Introduce self to patient by name and title 100% of the time
• Explains procedure to the patient, significant other and families when applicable 100% of the time
• Preserves patient’s dignity, privacy and modesty, following all HIPPA guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
• Attends relevant workshops, conferences and seminars
• Utilizes available resources
• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
• Formulates written goals and objectives, and review annually with manager
• Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and reviews progress during annual evaluation
• Performs other duties assigned

Benefits

• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree