Mammography & Dexa Imaging Technologist

Content Creators; Winfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform mammography and DEXA imaging while upholding patient safety and quality standards. You will work within our Immediate Care Centers, adhering to ethics, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include producing diagnostic-quality images, coordinating exam flow, documenting all procedures, and supporting QA and accreditation activities in a fast-paced radiology setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• ARRT Mammography (M) certification is required.
• IEMA accreditation required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Apply professional judgment within approved protocols to optimize image quality and address imaging challenges.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring.
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Coordinates exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability and charging accuracy.
• Adheres to organizational values, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
• Produces images that meet ACR image quality critique standards.
• Performs breast screening exams, diagnostic mammograms and bone density (Dexa) scans, as needed.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

ARRT Mammography (M)

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform mammography and DEXA imaging while upholding patient safety and quality standards. You will work within our Immediate Care Centers, adhering to ethics, compliance, and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include producing diagnostic-quality images, coordinating exam flow, documenting all procedures, and supporting QA and accreditation activities in a fast-paced radiology setting.