Mammographer - RUMC or Harlem & North-22249

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,376 - 85,245; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Exceptional rewards and benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Chicago is seeking a Mammographer to produce high-quality breast images and assist during procedures. Required qualifications include a valid Illinois emergency management agency license and ARRT certification. The role offers a full-time schedule and a competitive pay range with benefits including a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.
• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
• Maintains ARRT Mammography certification.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality breast images for interpretation.
• Assists in room preparedness and supports radiologists.
• Maintains logs/documentation per departmental protocol.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Education

Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license

ARRT Registry or Registry-eligible

Tools

Radiology Information Systems (RIS)

EPIC

PACS (Candelis)

Job description

Overview

Mammographer – Rush University Medical Center

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Department: Breast Imaging Technical

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at the Rush benefits page. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour

Notes: Rush salaries are determined by education, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. Offers may vary by case.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality breast images for interpretation in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Assists in room preparedness (e.g., cleaning rooms and setting up supplies, including ultrasound rooms) and supports radiologists during interventional breast procedures.
• Informs patients and referring physicians of appointment delays as needed.
• Follows departmental protocols and procedures to produce images that meet quality standards and adhere to schedules.
• Maintains familiarity with Radiology Information Systems (RIS), EPIC and PACS (Candelis).
• Maintains a screening technical repeat average of 1% or lower and keeps licensure/registry status current as required by state or regulatory bodies.
• Maintains logs/documentation per departmental protocol and ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Supports training and development of students assigned to the area.
• Provides detailed patient history and other pertinent information to aid proper interpretation of images.
• Delivers quality patient care aligned with departmental and age-specific standards of care.
• Reports supply shortages or equipment failures to the operations manager and/or team leader.

Qualifications

• Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
• ARRT Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment; knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintains Illinois State License for Radiography.
• Maintains ARRT Mammography certification. Meets Level 1/2/3/4 requirements as applicable (Level 2 JC: 2208; Level 3 JC: 3179; Level 4 JC: 3108).
• Proficient in interventional breast biopsy procedures (as applicable) and breast ultrasound modalities when required.

Benefits & Additional Information

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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