Mammography Technologist-Imaging Part Time Days

Northwestern Medicine; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Mammographer in a part-time role at Lake Forest Hospital. This position offers the chance to work closely with patients, ensuring high-quality imaging and comfort throughout their experience. You'll be responsible for performing various mammography exams, including diagnostic procedures and bone density assessments, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. If you're passionate about patient care and imaging technology, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• ARRT Registry in Mammography and advanced training required.
• Experience with diagnostic mammography and patient care essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams and ensure image quality for interpretation.
• Communicate with patients to explain procedures and monitor comfort.

Skills

Patient Communication

Image Quality Assessment

Mammography Procedures

Bone Density Exams

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HIS/RIS Systems

Mammography Equipment

Job description

Description

This is a part time position at 24 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for the position is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 8am to 4:30p.

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:

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

Qualifications

Required:

1. ARRT Registry in Mammography, IEMA.
2. 40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography.
3. Associate's Degree or equivalent.
4. BLS through American Heart Association.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor's Degree.

AA/EOE

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.