Mammography Technologist-Breast Imaging Casual Days

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

This innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mammographer for a per diem role at Lake Forest Hospital. In this vital position, you will be responsible for performing high-quality mammography exams, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining the highest standards in imaging quality. You will play a crucial role in patient care, from explaining procedures to performing diagnostic exams. A commitment to excellence and adherence to safety protocols are essential. Join a team that values integrity, compassion, and professionalism, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients in your community.

Qualifications

• ARRT Registry in Mammography and 40 hours of advanced training required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams and ensure optimal image quality.
• Communicate with patients to explain procedures and monitor comfort.
• Maintain work area, equipment, and perform quality control procedures.

Skills

Patient Communication

Image Quality Assessment

Mammography Techniques

Quality Control Procedures

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HIS/RIS Systems

Mammography Equipment

Job description

Description

This is a causal/ per diem position at 8 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital.

The Mammographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
• Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety, and comfort.
• Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality.
• Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure optimal image quality.
• Views images on display screen to ensure quality of images for interpretation. Performs screening mammography exams.
• Performs exams to include diagnostic mammography, needle localization and core biopsies.
• Performs bone density exams to include setting baseline, analysis of study, and general management of bone density exam file.
• Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
• Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
• Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
• Assists in the reception area.
• Performs department assessment (Joint Commission survey) when assigned, alerting the Lead Tech of any areas requiring immediate attention.
• Updates and organizes patients' report folders when performing diagnostic procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

Required:

• ARRT Registry in Mammography, IEMA.
• 40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.