Mammography Technologist — Sign-On Bonus

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 108,943,000 - 177,297,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital's Breast Center in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to produce high-quality breast images for interpretation and patient care. This full-time, dayshift role requires licensure, registry eligibility, and strong teamwork.

You will operate EPIC and PACS systems, follow protocols, maintain equipment, and support interventional breast procedures while ensuring patient privacy and adherence to Rush policies.

Qualifications

• Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Valid Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety license.
• Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Successful completion of 40 hour mammography course.
• Maintain Illinois State License.
• Proficient screening mammography with technical repeat of 1% or lower.
• Proficient in screening mammography.
• Proficient in diagnostic mammography.
• Proficient in image guided breast procedures included but not limited to interventional breast biopsy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care as defined by departmental and age specific standards of care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces images that meet quality standards.
• Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
• Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Has a working knowledge of the Radiology Information Systems, EPIC and PACS (Candelis).
• Reports supply shortages or equipment failures to operations manager and/or team leader.
• Follows work and patient schedules.
• Assists Radiologist in the performance of interventional breast procedures.
• Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
• Provides detailed patient history and/or other pertinent information necessary for proper interpretation of image.
• Maintains licensure/registry status as determined by state or regulatory bodies.
• Participates in the training and development of students assigned to the area through clinical affiliations.
• Maintains a screening technical repeat average of 1% or lower.
• Assists the technical aides and/or radiologists by informing patients and referring physicians of patient appointment delays.
• Assists in room preparedness, i.e. cleaning rooms and supply placement, to include ultrasound rooms.
• Maintains department standards for time and attendance.

Job description

Rush Oak Park Hospital's Breast Center in Oak Park, IL is seeking a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to produce high-quality breast images for interpretation and patient care. This full-time, dayshift role requires licensure, registry eligibility, and strong teamwork.

You will operate EPIC and PACS systems, follow protocols, maintain equipment, and support interventional breast procedures while ensuring patient privacy and adherence to Rush policies.