Mammography Technologist-Breast Imaging Casual Days
Mammography Technologist-Breast Imaging Casual Days
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Job Description
**This is a causal/ per diem position at 8 hours per week located at Lake Forest Hospital. **
The Mammographer reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS charged and tracked accurately.
- Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety and comfort.
- Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality.
- Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure optimal image quality.
- Views images on display screen to ensure quality of images for interpretation. Performs screening mammography exams.
- Performs exams to include diagnostic mammography needle localization and core biopsies.
- Performs bone density exams to include setting baseline analysis of study and general management of bone density exam file.
- Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
- Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
- Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
- Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
- Assists in the reception area.
- Performs department assessment (Joint Commission survey) when assigned alerting the Lead Tech of any areas requiring immediate attention.
- Updates and organizes patients report folders when performing diagnostic procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
AA/EOE
Qualifications :
Required:
- ARRT Registry in Mammography IEMA.
- 40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography.
- Associates Degree or equivalent.
- BLS through American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- Bachelors Degree.
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
