Advanced Mammography Technologist - Patient-Focused Imaging

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms under MQSA, ARRT and IEMA guidelines. The role includes delivering patient care, accurate image labeling, and adhering to radiation protection standards.

The candidate will support advanced procedures, document patient history, and participate in QA testing while educating patients and acting as a liaison for resources beyond mammography.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Graduate of a Mammography certified program.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy and MQSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms per MQSA, ARRT and IEMA guidelines.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with department standards.
• Label and identify all images accurately.
• Apply radiation protection per mammography standards.
• Document patient history using appropriate forms and database.
• Participate in advanced mammographic procedures such as wire localizations and stereotactic biopsies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Ability to handle anxious patients

Technical radiography skills

Quality control knowledge

ARRT certification

IDNS license

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

Mammography-certified program

Job description

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms under MQSA, ARRT and IEMA guidelines. The role includes delivering patient care, accurate image labeling, and adhering to radiation protection standards.

The candidate will support advanced procedures, document patient history, and participate in QA testing while educating patients and acting as a liaison for resources beyond mammography.