Mammography Technologist (Chicago)

• Ensures proper identification of images and records all pertinent data as required to maintain an appropriate history of patients.
• Operates equipment and performs examinations independently and with care.
• Reports immediately any malfunctions, necessary adjustments, or repairs needed to the appropriate service area and ensures quality of equipment.
• Ensures that timely service and special patient needs are maintained to ensure patient and physician satisfaction.
• Reviews patients' histories in order to ensure optimal examinations specific to the doctor's orders and what the patient is currently experiencing.
• Approaches each patient with sensitivity, empathy, and dignity while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Fulfills mammography-specific education requirements as dictated by the FDA.
• Keeps abreast of new and current trends in the field through professional affiliations and by attendance at seminars and conferences.
• Ensures cross training of staff to maintain patient safety.
• Coordinates efforts with schedules and supplies.
• Completes all paperwork applicable to the examination, i.e. clinical information history, and any other pertinent data to provide useful information pertinent to the examination and its interpretation.
• Maintains optimal performance of the mammography systems and low patient radiation exposure through daily, weekly, and monthly quality control procedures as mandated by MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act).
• Performs phantom images on all mammography units.
• Performs the compression test and visual checklist on mammography units.
• Maintains the repeat analysis testing for the Breast Center.
• Maintains the Breast Center in a clean and orderly manner, ensuring the availability of proper levels of supplies and that the equipment is properly handled and correctly functioning.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, example: charges, check requests.

• Completion of the Radiologic Technologist Program from an AMA (American Medical Association) approved school required.
• Must have a certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to include advanced certification in mammography licensure by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS) required.

• Must be able to deal effectively with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, and co-workers required.
• Must be able to work under pressure at all times required.

• Ability to communicate in a clear written and/or verbal manner required.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties required.
• Excellent problem solving and inductive reasoning skills required.

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Compensation details: 40-49

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