Mammography Technologist-Imaging Casual Days

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Lake Forest, Illinois
Business Unit Lake Forest Hospital
Job REQID 113538
Job Function Imaging and Radiology
Shift Day Job (1st)

Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description
**This Casual status position will be used to supplement full-time staff for vacations and off days. Coverage will be needed during the week and weekends. Monday -Friday shifts can be 7:30-4 or 8-4:30, Saturdays 7:30-1:30 We prefer at least one year of experience.
The Mammographer 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.
Responsibilities:
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety, and comfort.
Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality.
Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure optimal image quality.
Views images on display screen to ensure quality of images for interpretation. Performs screening mammography exams.
Performs exams to include diagnostic mammography, needle localization and core biopsies.
Performs bone density exams to include setting baseline, analysis of study, and general management of bone density exam file.
Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
Assists in the reception area.
Performs department assessment (Joint Commission survey) when assigned, alerting the Lead Tech of any areas requiring immediate attention.
Updates and organizes patients' report folders when performing diagnostic procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
AA/EOE
Qualifications
Required:
ARRT Registry in Mammography, IEMA.
40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography.
Associate's Degree or equivalent.
BLS through American Heart Association.
Preferred:
Bachelor's Degree.
Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$6,000 Student Loan Repayment ($3,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Description
**This Casual status position will be used to supplement full-time staff for vacations and off days. Coverage will be needed during the week and weekends. Monday -Friday shifts can be 7:30-4 or 8-4:30, Saturdays 7:30-1:30 We prefer at least one year of experience.
The Mammographer 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.
Responsibilities:
Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety, and comfort.
Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality.
Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure optimal image quality.
Views images on display screen to ensure quality of images for interpretation. Performs screening mammography exams.
Performs exams to include diagnostic mammography, needle localization and core biopsies.
Performs bone density exams to include setting baseline, analysis of study, and general management of bone density exam file.
Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
Maintains and cleans work area and... For full info follow application link.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.