Mammography- Per Diem Days

120 Advocate North Side Health Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a part-time position in the radiology department. The role includes positioning patients, operating mammographic equipment, and coordinating with radiologists to ensure high-quality images and timely patient flow.

The candidate must be AMA Radiology graduate with 1–2 years of general radiography or sonography experience and ARRT with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology.
• 1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer.
• 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy.
• ARRT certification and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Position patient and adjust equipment to perform procedures.
• Determine radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient condition.
• Obtain patient history for radiologist review.
• Help reduce wait times and ensure timely exams.
• Coordinate with registration to expedite patient flow.
• Schedule late or add-on patients when needed.
• Answer phones and schedule examinations when required.
• File and hang reports and take down films.
• Call patients back for additional views as needed.

Skills

Mammography

Patient positioning

Radiographic technique

Education

AMA Radiology graduate

Tools

HIS system

RIS system

Job description

Department: 36324 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Mammography
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Rotating days and Saturdays
Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities

• 1)Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures
• 2)Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists
• 3) Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review
• 4) Participate in team efforts to reduce wait times, report turn around times, and reduce the amount of lost films
• 5) Work in conjunction with registration to expedite the patients through the department
• 6) When necessary adjust mammogram schedule to include late and add on patients
• 7) When necessary answer phones, schedule patients, answer questions and page physicians
• 8) When necessary file reports, hang, and take down films
• 9) Tactfully call patients back for additional views, answer their questions and schedule them promptly and appropriately

Adherence to all accepted safety standards and practices to ensure patient safety and quality patient care

• 1) Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times
• 2) Adheres to age specific standards
• 3)Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis
• 4)Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition
• 5)Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services.

Coordination of quality control task (checking your radiographic films to ensure optimal quality, etc.

• 1)Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided
• 2) Performs quality control activities, responds to fluctuations in processing and equipment changes
• 3) Coordinates patient flow, and communicates with radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.
• 4)Prepares mammographic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required
• 5)Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist
• 6)Labels radiographic films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria
• 7) Prepares mixtures and/or dyes as necessary following prescribed formulas
• 8) Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures
• 9) Transports patients into and out of department as necessary

Participation in problem-solving issues addressing patients, department operations, quality assurance procedures, interdepartmental relationships and employee morale

• 1)Maintains positive "guest relations" and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures
• 2)Maintains current ARRT certification, CPR, and state accreditation.

Operation of more advance and sophisticated mammographic equipment, like Mammotome, stereotactic guided breast biopsies

• 1)Assists radiologists with specialty procedures to include ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge
• 2)Operates all mammographic equipment in all the rooms

Provision of instruction and orientation to technologists and new technologists to effectively participate in the department.

• 1) Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures
• 2) Provides direction and instruction to all radiologic technology students

Education/Experience Required

• Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology
• 1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer
• 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography.
• Knowledge of breast anatomy.

Knowledge of HIS system Basic Knowledge of RIS system Effective interpersonal skills Ability to interact with customers from all levels IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT) CPR certified

• Knowledge of HIS system Basic Knowledge of RIS system Effective interpersonal skills Ability to interact with customers from all levels IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT) CPR certified

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to make independent professional decisions pertaining to high quality patient care High degree of technical skills Must be able to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities Must be conscientious in practicing high quality patient care Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week Radiation exposure Must be able to deal with extremely ill patients Ability to lift and/or move patients. Heavy lifting: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases. - Knowledge of breast anatomy - Need to recognize patients experiencing fear or anxiety - Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand the differences of female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging; degree of under- standing and physical limitation related to age If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care