Mammography Technologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Chicago, IL

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist is responsible for determining the appropriate mammography technique and positioning for patients, operating advanced mammography/radiographic equipment, and maintaining departmental supplies. This role involves delivering patient care in accordance with department standards, ensuring a secure and safe patient/work environment, and participating in professional development. The technologist must maintain current certifications and licensure, and actively participate in team problem-solving to improve quality.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiographic Technology.
• 3 years of radiography required.
• Knowledge of Health Information System
• Ability to anticipate patient, employee and department needs and refer for action.
• Good communication skills.
• Licensed Radiographic Technology by the IDNS.
• CPR certification
• ARRT registered in radiography and mammography
• Ability to work weekends.
• Ability to perform lifting/transfer activities related to patients.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.
• Recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand growth and development; normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging.

Nice To Haves

• Mammography experience preferred.
• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate Mammography technique and position for patients using immobilization and support devices to ensure optimum film Quality.
• Position patient, adjust equipment, immobilization and support devices as necessary, using courtesy at all times.
• Determine appropriate Mammography technique based on anatomy and patients condition to obtain quality films to provide radiologists with a diagnostic tool.
• Operate advanced and sophisticated mammography/radiographic equipment.
• Maintain supplies needed to ensure adequate levels within the department.
• Prepare mammography room by making sure supplies are stocked.
• Alert department supervisor immediately of equipment malfunctions.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with department standards of continued quality improvement and department standards.
• Distribute information required by State law and other governing agencies.
• Maintain a timely flow of scheduled patients, emergencies and unscheduled add-on patients.
• Secure history from patients regarding the reason for test ordered and records on appropriate form for radiologist information.
• Maintain positive customer relations including proper phone etiquette following prescribed standards.
• Provide adequate shielding to every patient in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards.
• Demonstrate rapport and assist others when necessary.
• Maintain patient records, answer phones and schedule exams.
• Label all mammograms following departments established criteria and standards.
• Check film quality to assure optimal quality is obtained.
• Perform quality control activities according to ACR guidelines, document results and notify the supervisor when malfunctions occur and/or when the processor quality control has exceeded the set boundaries.
• Competent to perform film reviews and determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam.
• Ability to identify artifacts on film and assist in problem solving.
• Exhibit professional manner in relating to patients, physicians, family members etc., at all times.
• Ensure a secure and safe patient/work environment by maintaining a continued awareness of safety hazards.
• Maintain housekeeping duties including cleanliness, neatness and appearance of designated work areas.
• Adhere to department procedures regarding patient safety.
• Report clean-up spills to the appropriate person.
• Follow department policy and procedures regarding exposure prevention.
• Use Universal Precautions in daily performance of procedures and protect self against bodily fluid contact.
• Follow policy on lifting to prevent injuries.
• Participate in professional development by attending inservices and continuing education programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
• Participate in problem solving issues relating to department operations and interdepartmental relationships.
• Maintain current ARRT mammography and radiology certification and IDNS licensure.
• Participate in team problem solving that would continue to improve quality.
• Attend department inservice programs to ensure technical competence.
• Attend CPR classes to maintain re-certification.
• Maintain required amount of mammography CME credits for ARRT, IDNS, MQSA and other governing agencies.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 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
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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