Northwestern Medicine · 1 month ago
Mammography Technologist-Imaging Part Time Days
Lake Forest, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a positive workplace and patient-first approach. The Mammography Technologist role involves performing various mammography procedures, ensuring optimal image quality, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
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
Qualification
Required
ARRT Registry in Mammography, IEMA
40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography
Associate's Degree or equivalent
BLS through American Heart Association
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
Founded in 1972
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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