Mammography/Ultrasound Tech - Full Time

Carolinas Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center - Breast Health seeks a dedicated technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms and ultrasound studies. You will document images electronically, educate patients, and support MQSA quality standards within a patient-centered environment.

The role involves precise positioning, radiation safety, and collaboration with radiologists to ensure accurate diagnostic outcomes. Day/PM shifts and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Performs screening, diagnostic mammograms per established protocols.
• Documents patient images electronically with accuracy.
• Operates ultrasound procedures as directed by physicians.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Positions the breast for standard and alternative views.
• Explains procedures and answers patient questions.
• Applies radiation protection according to MQSA guidelines.
• Performs quality control and QA tests on equipment.

Skills

Mammography procedures

Ultrasound imaging

Patient education

Radiation protection

Tools

PenRad

RadNet

Job description

Department:

37352 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Breast Health

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day/PM shift; weekend

Pay Range:

$41.10 - $61.65

Major Responsibilities:

Performs screening, diagnostic mammograms and proficient in all screening, diagnostic and interventional ultrasound procedures on physician referred patients according to established clinical protocols, ACR, and MQSA Quality Guidelines.

• 1)Accurately documents patient images electronically.
• 2)Positions the breast to obtain the appropriate standard and alternative views for mammographic procedures, as well as assist physicians with various recommendations for obtaining optimal ultrasound studies by suggesting selections for technical factors procedures.
• 3)Adjusts positioning and technique for thorough quality exam based on patient's anatomy and condition.
• 4)Instructs patients regarding activities performed throughout the mammography and ultrasound procedures.
• 5)Keeps patient informed and encourages patient to ask questions regarding own care.
• 6)Applies radiation protection to patient in accordance with accepted radiation protection standards for mammography.

Ability to deliver a service first approach to patients and all customers within the Job Scope.

• 1)Treat all patients and customers with respect and compassion.
• 2)Utilize appropriate phone etiquette.
• 3)Provide an environment conducive to privacy for all patients.
• 4)Maintain patient confidentiality according to the hospital policies.
• 5)Maintain positive guest relations when dealing with patients, fellows, employees or any personnel ecnountered during daily activity.

Prepares and processes patient clinical and demographic information, using computerized database systems; ensures the accuracy of historic and current information.

• 1)Secures or otherwise makes arrangements for mammography films/images performed elsewhere to be sent to the Advocate Christ Center for Breast Care.
• 2)Documents presence of a physical lump, mole or other skin lesion with BB markers and draws or labels breast diagrams, indicating location of anatomical scars, previous surgical sites or other abnormalities in Penrad.
• 3)Documents procedure information in Penrad.
• 4)Verifies proper procedure charge has been entered into Radnet and corrects if necessary.
• 5)Able to perform patient query functions using Radnet and Penrad systems.
• 6)Reviews previous mammographic reports and films to establish insight into how the current study is to be performed.
• 7)Documents patient history and other pertinent clinical information in PenRad computer database designed for this purpose to provide Radiologist with adequate information before image interpretation.
• 8)Provides accurate notes detailing any comments, unique circumstances or observations in PenRad that will aid the Radiologist in dictating the mammographic report.

Provides pre-procedure, procedure and post-procedure education and instruction to the patient, appropriate to the patient's needs and requirements.

• 7)Post procedure biopsy instructions are reviewed with patients. In addition, patients are given a written copy of the instructions. Technologist ensures that patient understand instructions.
• 1)The technologist must be viewed as being helpful to the patient by facilitating or directing the patient to other resources in the patient's quest to seek additional information or address other issues outside the scope of the mammography service. The technologist must offer to assist the patient in this effort.
• 2)On a post-procedure basis, the mammography technologist must be able to describe in sufficient detail the process by which the images will be read by the Radiologist and how the diagnostic reports are communicated to the referring physician.
• 3)On a pre-procedure basis, establishes patient comfort by familiarizing the patient with the equipment and aspects of the procedure to be performed.
• 4)Properly labels and identifies specimens to go to the lab.
• 5)Maintains patient modesty and confidentiality throughout the entire patient visit.
• 6)Demonstration of how the equipment operates, the use of compression and address any questions the patient may have on a procedure. The technologist must be able to identify the anxious and fearful patient and be able to modify both the mammographic routine and their communication style in order to reduce the patient's anxiety and complete the study.

Performs mammography/ultrasound equipment quality control and quality assurance tests established to meet MQSA Quality Control/Quality Assurance Standards and equipment manufacturers recommendations.

• 4)Performs daily quality control as needed.
• 1)Performs equipment warm-up and calibration tests according to manufacturer's recommended frequency.
• 2)Responsible for staying current on new ultrasound skills and new developments in the field of ultrasound.
• 3)Cle...