Mammography Technologist

135 Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; Town of Spring Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography for the Burlington facility. This part-time role involves performing screening and diagnostic mammography, reviewing patient records, and ensuring proper labeling and documentation.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team and maintain high standards of patient care. Required are Wisconsin radiographer licensure, ARRT registration, BLS certification within 6 months, and MQSA knowledge.

Qualifications

• Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin and RT registration (ARRT) with BLS (AHA) within 6 months.
• MQSA knowledge and basic radiation safety; good communication and patient service skills.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations.
• Review patient records to obtain clinical information and breast health history.
• Adapt imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality and evaluate image positioning, technique, artifacts and compression.
• Label images and ensure accuracy of patient name, MRU number, and location/position.
• Post-process images and provide radiologists with relevant patient history.
• Maintain records and enter data into the radiology information system; assist with billing codes.
• Assist with patient positioning and transporting duties; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient service skills

Ability to work independently

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Advanced Radiologic Technology training

Job description

Department: 70175 AMC Burlington - Radiology: Mammography: ASC Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Shift can range in times between: Monday-Thursday 6:15am-6:00pm Friday 6:15am-5:00pm No weekend or Holidays

Pay Range $33.05 - $49.60

Major Responsibilities:

Competently performs basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, and obtains breast health history on each patient. Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of images. Adapts imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality. Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts and compression, and repeats images as necessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position on all images. Provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history when reviewing films. Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months.

Education Required:

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.

Experience Required:

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and basic radiation safety. Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members. Ability to work independently. Intermediate computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.

May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have clear speech, vision and hearing. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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.

Our Commitment to You:

• 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

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