Mammography Technologist, PRN, Outpatient

Fort Jesse Imaging Center•Normal, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ft Jesse Imaging Center/Gale Keeran Center for Women is seeking an experienced Mammography Technologist for a PRN position at its outpatient imaging center in Normal, Illinois. Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the technologist performs breast imaging procedures and related techniques for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. The technologist ensures services are provided safely and in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements, contributes to the imaging center team, and participates in feedback and improvement of clinical practice. The position performs screening and diagnostic mammography procedures, supports patient care and education, evaluates image quality, and participates in quality assurance and performance improvement. Ft. Jesse Imaging Center & Gale Keeran Center for Women provides diagnostic and screening radiology services, with a mission to offer affordable medical imaging while maintaining expertise and a compassionate patient experience.

Requirements

Up to 5 years of experience as a Mammography Technologist.
Minimum associate degree in Radiology or graduation from an accredited two-year radiology program.
Current, valid ARRT registration in Radiography.
For IDTF centers, ARRT advanced registration in mammography is required upon hire; non-IDTF centers require advanced mammography registration within the first 12 months of employment.
Meet the state licensure requirements for the state in which the technologist practices.
Skill in operating mammography equipment and applicable ancillary equipment.
Ability to work independently and multitask.
Ability to document accurately and concisely.
Understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, and digital data archiving and retrieval.

Responsibilities

Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
Confirm the patient's clinical history against the physician's order and procedure, and ensure information is documented and available to the interpreting practitioner; verify informed consent when applicable.
Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Know and assist with MQSA regulations and apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and others.
Perform venipuncture and maintain intravenous access as prescribed, when needed or required.
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
Provide education to patients, students, and other health care providers.
Perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Identify, prepare, and position patients; perform procedures using established mammography protocols or practitioner instructions to obtain high-quality images for diagnostic interpretation or intervention.
Provide or assist with physical breast inspection or palpation.
Determine image exposure factors and image pathologic breast specimens.
Maintain archival storage of digital data as appropriate and assist with supply inventory.
Instruct students and residents and perform preceptor duties as necessary.
Maintain the appearance and readiness of clinical areas, exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Use AIDET and HEAL practices when interacting with patients and customers.
Help other imaging modalities or areas as assigned or as workload allows.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.