Mammography Tech: Patient-Centered Diagnostic Imaging

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

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic exams, ensure image quality, and uphold MQSA standards. You will support advanced procedures and patient education while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include QA testing, documentation, and maintaining regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates hold ARRT and IDNS licenses and have Mammography certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA Approved Program in Radiologic Technology.
• 2 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or sonographer.
• Graduate of a Mammography certified program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist/ARRT.
• IDNS License.

Responsibilities

• Screening and diagnostic mammograms per protocols MQSA ARRT IEMA guidelines.
• Deliver patient care per department/hospital standards.
• Label and identify all images accurately.
• Apply radiation protection to patients per standards.
• Document patient history using appropriate forms and database.
• Participate in advanced mammographic procedures such as wire localizations, galactograms, stereotactic biopsy and specimen radiographs.
• Demonstrate proper use of all procedural equipment.
• Discuss reporting structure to physician and act as liaison to the patient.
• Provide pre and post procedure education for patients.
• Transport specimens to pathology.
• Perform QA testing per MQSA quality control standards.
• Promote breast health education and awareness.
• Participate in College of Dupage mammography program education.
• Participate in Mammography sub-committee programs.
• Maintain ECE requirements yearly.

Skills

Communication

Patient anxiety handling

Radiography skills

Quality control

ARRT registered

IDNS license

Education

AMA Approved Radiologic Technology program

Mammography-certified program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Downers Grove, IL seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to perform screening and diagnostic exams, ensure image quality, and uphold MQSA standards. You will support advanced procedures and patient education while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include QA testing, documentation, and maintaining regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates hold ARRT and IDNS licenses and have Mammography certification.