Mammography Technologist - Precision Imaging & Patient Care

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with mammography experience to support the radiology department. You will position patients, operate radiographic equipment, and determine techniques to obtain high-quality images as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, labeling films, preparing information for billing, and ensuring timely interpretation of exams while upholding safety standards and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Mammography experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of radiography services and department procedures.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and operate equipment to obtain radiographs/mammographs as prescribed.
• Determine techniques based on anatomy and patient condition for quality images.
• Secure patient history and record on proper form for radiologist review.
• Label films according to department standards and process radiographs per manufacturer specs.
• Prepare radiology jacket, prior films, and information for billing as needed.
• Ensure exams are interpreted within 24 hours and support quality control processes.
• Maintain safety standards and CPR certification; participate in in-services.

Skills

Mammography experience

Interpersonal communication

Radiography knowledge

Education

Graduate of AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Radiologic Technologist with mammography experience to support the radiology department. You will position patients, operate radiographic equipment, and determine techniques to obtain high-quality images as prescribed by physicians.

Responsibilities include obtaining patient history, labeling films, preparing information for billing, and ensuring timely interpretation of exams while upholding safety standards and CPR certification.