Mammography Technologist

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Mammography Technologist to ensure optimal quality and accuracy in mammographic examinations. This role involves direct patient interaction, equipment management, and adherence to high-quality standards, making a positive impact on community health in Chicago.

Benefits

Health, vision & dental benefits after 30 days

Short and long-term disability insurance

Basic life insurance after 30 days

Qualifications

• Completion of the Radiologic Technologist Program from an AMA approved school is required.
• Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required.
• Advanced certification in mammography licensure by Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammographic examinations and ensures image quality.
• Maintains equipment and follows MQSA standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients and medical staff.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Education

Radiologic Technologist Program

Certification in Mammography

Job description

WE ARE INSIGHT:
AtInsight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago,we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

The Mammography Technologist provides for and ensures optimal technical quality and accuracy of all mammographic examinations at the satellite facilities according to MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act) and department standards. Ensures that all patients, visitors, and staff members are treated in a professional and helpful manner.

DESCRIPTION:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures proper identification of images and records all pertinent data as required to maintain an appropriate history of patients.
• Operates equipment and performs examinations independently and with care.
• Reports immediately any malfunctions, necessary adjustments, or repairs needed to the appropriate service area and ensures quality of equipment.
• Ensures that timely service and special patient needs are maintained to ensure patient and physician satisfaction.
• Reviews patients’ histories in order to ensure optimal examinations specific to the doctor’s orders and what the patient is currently experiencing.
• Approaches each patient with sensitivity, empathy, and dignity while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Fulfills mammography-specific education requirements as dictated by the FDA.
• Keeps abreast of new and current trends in the field through professional affiliations and by attendance at seminars and conferences.
• Ensures cross training of staff to maintain patient safety.
• Coordinates efforts with schedules and supplies.
• Completes all paperwork applicable to the examination, i.e. clinical information history, and any other pertinent data to provide useful information pertinent to the examination and its interpretation.
• Maintains optimal performance of the mammography systems and low patient radiation exposure through daily, weekly, and monthly quality control procedures as mandated by MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act).
• Performs phantom images on all mammography units.
• Performs the compression test and visual checklist on mammography units.
• Maintains the repeat analysis testing for the Breast Center.
• Maintains the Breast Center in a clean and orderly manner, ensuring the availability of proper levels of supplies and that the equipment is properly handled and correctly functioning.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, example: charges, check requests.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Knowledge:

• Completion of the Radiologic Technologist Program from an AMA (American Medical Association) approved school required.
• Must have a certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to include advanced certification in mammography licensure by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS) required.

Skills:

• Must be able to deal effectively with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, and co-workers required.
• Must be able to work under pressure at all times required.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate in a clear written and/or verbal manner required.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties required.
• Excellent problem solving and inductive reasoning skills required.
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!