Advocate Health Care · 4 months ago
Mammography Technologist - Per Diem
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34/hr - $52/hr
1+ years expAdvocate Health Care is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join their team. The role involves performing mammographic procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment while providing high-quality patient care. The technologist will also participate in quality control tasks and assist in training new staff.
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Responsibilities
Determination of appropriate mammographic technique and positioning of patient
Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures
Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists
Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review
Participate in team efforts to reduce wait times, report turn around times, and reduce the amount of lost films
Work in conjunction with registration to expedite the patients through the department
When necessary adjust mammogram schedule to include late and add on patients
When necessary answer phones, schedule patients, answer questions and page physicians
When necessary file reports, hang, and take down films
Tactfully call patients back for additional views, answer their questions and schedule them promptly and appropriately
Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times
Adheres to age specific standards
Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis
Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition
Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services
Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided
Performs quality control activities, responds to fluctuations in processing and equipment changes
Coordinates patient flow, and communicates with radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion
Prepares mammographic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required
Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist
Labels radiographic films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria
Prepares mixtures and/or dyes as necessary following prescribed formulas
Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures
Transports patients into and out of department as necessary
Maintains current ARRT certification, CPR, and state accreditation
Maintains positive “guest relations” and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures
Assists radiologists with specialty procedures to include ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge
Operates all mammographic equipment in all the rooms
Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures
Provides direction and instruction to all radiologic technology students
Qualification
Required
Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology
1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer
40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography
Knowledge of breast anatomy
Knowledge of HIS system
Basic Knowledge of RIS system
Effective interpersonal skills
Ability to interact with customers from all levels
IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)
CPR certified
Must be able to make independent professional decisions pertaining to high quality patient care
High degree of technical skills
Must be able to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities
Must be conscientious in practicing high quality patient care
Ability to work rotating shifts any day of the week
Radiation exposure
Must be able to deal with extremely ill patients
Ability to lift and/or move patients
Heavy lifting: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints
May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases
Knowledge of breast anatomy
Need to recognize patients experiencing fear or anxiety
Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand the differences of female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging; degree of understanding and physical limitation related to age
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance for direct patient care or direct patient contact
For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$18M2013-10-03Series Unknown· $18M
Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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