Advanced Mammography Technologist: Screening & Diagnosis

Advocate Health; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography in Downers Grove, IL. The role involves screening and diagnostic mammograms, accurate image labeling, and maintaining radiation safety per MQSA guidelines.

Responsibilities include QA testing, patient education, and participation in advanced procedures such as wire localizations and stereotactic biopsy. The ideal candidate has AMA Radiologic Tech training and mammography certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA Approved Program in Radiologic Technology.
• 1-2 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or sonographer.
• Graduate of a Mammography certified program.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy.
• Ability to recognize fear or anxiety in patients.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist/ARRT.

Responsibilities

• Screen and perform screening and diagnostic mammograms per MQSA, ARRT and IEMA guidelines.
• Accurately label and identify all images.
• Apply radiation protection in accordance with mammography standards.
• Document patient history and relevant clinical information.
• Participate in advanced mammographic procedures (wire localizations, galactograms, stereotactic biopsy).
• Provide pre- and post-procedure education to patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient empathy

Radiologic technologist skills

Quality control knowledge

ARRT registration

Education

AMA Approved Radiologic Technology program

Mammography-certified program

Tools

ARRT credential

IDNS license

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specialized in mammography in Downers Grove, IL. The role involves screening and diagnostic mammograms, accurate image labeling, and maintaining radiation safety per MQSA guidelines.

Responsibilities include QA testing, patient education, and participation in advanced procedures such as wire localizations and stereotactic biopsy. The ideal candidate has AMA Radiologic Tech training and mammography certification.