Mammography Technologist - Mills Breast Cancer Institute

Overview:

The Mammographer performs breast imaging procedures which may include stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

Performs routine and complex breast imaging procedures and assigned invasive procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam. Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and takes appropriate actions to initiate pregnancy testing if applicable.

Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.

Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.

Transfers and verifies image data in appropriate archiving systems and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours is warranted.

Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.

Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss.

Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. May perform duties of Breast Imaging Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence.

Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.

May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer.

Complies with other job descriptions of cross-trained modalities also performed within the department.

 

Department Specific Job Function

Performs routine and complex breast imaging procedures following departmental guideline. Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews with radiologist when appropriate.

Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.

Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.

Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner.

Understands and uses PACS and other digital imaging and reporting systems.

Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity.

 

Qualifications:

Education Level	Field of Study
Associate's Degree	Related Field	Or
Certificate of Completion	Radiologic Technology

 

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

And

Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

And

Registered in Mammography (M) within 1 year (1) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

 

Work Experience	Length of Experience
Radiology	1+ years

 

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Positive attitude and demonstrated willingness to assess and improve work environment. Ability to perform multiple tasks while coordinating patient flow and a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative. Maintain MQSA standards.

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Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is $28.5per hour - $47.6per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.