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Mammography Technologist Breast Health Center Casu

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Winfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Winfield, Illinois
Business Unit Central DuPage Hospital
Job REQID 134152
Job Function Imaging and Radiology
Shift Rotating

 

Description
The Mammography Technician 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:
Provides mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Recognizes significant artifacts and equipment limitations and reports to appropriate staff.
Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
Maintains a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
Enters mammography patient information data into mammography quality software.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
CPR - Basic Life Support
Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
Preferred:
One year of Mammography Technologist experience
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.


Description
The Mammography Technician 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:
Provides mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Recognizes significant artifacts and equipment limitations and reports to appropriate staff.
Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
Maintains a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
Enters mammography patient information data into mammography quality software.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
CPR - Basic Life Support
Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS)
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
Preferred:
One year of Mammography Technologist experience
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.

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.

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Job Posting: 11917282

Posted On: May 21, 2024

Updated On: Jun 20, 2024

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