Mammography Technologist - Procedures Oakbrook Full time Days
About The Position
The Mammography Technologist Procedures role reflects Northwestern Memorial’s mission, vision, and values and complies with organizational policies, ethical standards, and regulatory and accreditation requirements. The technologist performs screening and diagnostic breast health procedures, including mammography and DEXA scans, and assists with stereotactic breast biopsies, breast needle localizations, and related procedures. The role is a first-line point of contact for patients receiving breast imaging care. The technologist provides safe, patient-centered imaging care from screening and preparation through monitoring and post-procedure care. They produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols, review image adequacy, and take corrective action when needed. The position also involves operating imaging equipment, maintaining room readiness, coordinating exam flow, documenting studies accurately, supporting quality-control and accreditation activities, and helping ensure a positive patient experience.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M) certification.
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
Nice To Haves
- Two years of mammography experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree.
- Additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Perform breast screening exams, diagnostic mammograms, and bone density (DEXA) scans as needed.
- Conduct stereotactic biopsies and post-procedure mammograms, and assist with localization and aspiration procedures.
- Maintain patient safety throughout screening, preparation, imaging, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
- Produce diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards, meeting ACR image quality critique standards.
- Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
- Review images before completing exams and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
- Administer contrast in accordance with policy when applicable, including screening for contraindications and monitoring patients.
- Operate imaging equipment, maintain imaging room readiness, identify equipment performance issues, and initiate follow-up through established service processes.
- Coordinate exam flow and prioritize time-sensitive studies.
- Maintain accurate and timely medical-record and image-archive documentation, including exam setup, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
- Prepare procedure rooms, including trays, medication, and other supplies as needed.
- Provide patients with relevant education materials and communicate before and during procedures about history, risks, expectations, safety, and comfort.
- Verify the correct exam order and align it with previous recommendations before exams.
- Prepare images and compile studies for the radiologist, relaying appropriate information.
- Perform mammography quality-control procedures and maintain records.
- Assist with patient positioning, lifting, and transport to and from imaging areas as needed.
- Support regulatory inspections and accreditations as needed.
- May participate in training and onboarding new team members.
- Uphold applicable radiation safety, MRI safety, infection-prevention, and other relevant quality and safety practices.
- Support department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, and growth, and take on additional responsibilities aligned with patient care and department needs.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
