Insight Hospital and Medical Center · 5 months ago
Mammography Technologist
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelInsight Hospital and Medical Center is dedicated to providing quality healthcare and achieving health equity in the Bronzeville area of Chicago. The Mammography Technologist is responsible for ensuring optimal technical quality and accuracy of mammographic examinations while maintaining high standards of patient care and confidentiality.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Company
Insight Hospital and Medical Center
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago is a 414-bed general medical and surgical teaching hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ali Madha
Chief Operating Officer
Nadir Ijaz
Chief Govt. & Public Affairs Officer
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