Mammography Technologist Full-time Rotating Shift

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a full-time rotating shift role. The successful candidate will provide mammography and DEXA imaging services while ensuring patient care and adherence to safety standards. This position requires strong technical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure, along with necessary certifications and licenses.

Benefits

Wide range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program.
• CPR certification required.
• Must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety.
• ARRT certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides mammography and DEXA imaging services.
• Educates patients according to department protocols.
• Maintains quality assurance per FDA and MQSA regulations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Technical skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program

CPR – Basic Life Support

Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

Job description

Mammography Technologist Full-time Rotating Shift

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Description

The Mammography Technician role reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine (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

1. Provides mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
2. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Recognizes significant artifacts and equipment limitations and reports to appropriate staff.
3. Implements radiation protection and safety standards.
4. Assesses and educates patients according to specific department protocols.
5. Maintains a quality assurance program according to FDA and MQSA regulations.
6. Enters mammography patient information data into mammography quality software.
7. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
8. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• CPR – Basic Life Support
• Licensed by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS)
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification

Preferred:

• One year of Mammography Technologist experience

Additional Information

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.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.