Mammography Technologist - Breast Center Off Campus
Full Time
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Posted
Job description
Shift: Full time, Days, Weekend as needed
40 Hrs/week
Reporting to the Manager of Mammography with accountability to the team facilitator and the team, performs routine screening, diagnostic and special view mammography to provide physicians and radiologist with information in the diagnosis of breast related disease. Performs related clerical and service duties.
1. Ensures that patients are properly prepared for mammography and automated whole breast ultrasound procedures and explains procedures and exams to patients with appropriate instructions. Obtains and documents patient’s medical history. Positions patient for exam and performs routine, special view and diagnostic mammograms applying compression when required.
2. Performs bone density imaging on patients. Follows all procedures related to appropriate bone density imaging, explaining procedures and verifying documentation of patients.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat and care for adult and geriatric patients; implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient. Utilizes and promotes AIDET concepts in all customer interactions.
4. Retrieves medications that are not controlled substances.
5. Processes images and verifies quality.
6. Reports any procedure and x-ray equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor. Routinely cleans equipment after each use and assists in maintaining adequate levels of supplies in work areas.
7. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
1. Ensures that patients are properly prepared for mammography and automated whole breast ultrasound procedures and explains procedures and exams to patients with appropriate instructions. Obtains and documents patient’s medical history. Positions patient for exam and performs routine, special view and diagnostic mammograms applying compression when required.
2. Performs bone density imaging on patients. Follows all procedures related to appropriate bone density imaging, explaining procedures and verifying documentation of patients.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat and care for adult and geriatric patients; implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Involves family/guardian in plan of care and conducts patient and family education, as appropriate, considering the developmental needs of the patient. Utilizes and promotes AIDET concepts in all customer interactions.
4. Retrieves medications that are not controlled substances.
5. Processes images and verifies quality.
6. Reports any procedure and x-ray equipment malfunctions to the appropriate supervisor. Routinely cleans equipment after each use and assists in maintaining adequate levels of supplies in work areas.
7. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications
1. Graduate of an accredited school in Radiologic Technology required.
2. ARRT certification and current ARRT registration required.
3. ARRT Mammography certification and current ARRT registration required.
4. Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency license required.
5. One-year experience as a general radiographer is preferred; on the job training is provided; experience in mammography preferred.
6. Current CPR certification from American Heart Association required.
7. Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.
8. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively will patients who may be anxious or confused and to interact with physicians and other hospital staff.
8. The analytical ability to determine proper patient positioning and to determine quality of exams performed. Advanced level positioning skills in addition to routine mammography.
9. The communication skills necessary to inform patients regarding examination procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Moderate physical effort. Requires continuous standing or walking. Requires frequent lifting or moving of average weight material (positioning and moving equipment) and occasional lifting or moving of heavy weight material (transferring patients) in difficult work positions.
2. Flow of work and character of duties involves concentrated mental/visual attention much or all of the time along with manual coordination.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. At least one disagreeable element or hazard, i.e., risk of exposure to radiation, is frequently present in the environment and there is occasional exposure to infectious diseases.
About Us
Serving Chicago's northwest suburbs since 1959, we are an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area.
Our award-winning care has been recognized on a national level. Some of our top awards include:
Annually, we treat an average of 20,000 inpatients and provide:
Over the years, we have continued to grow to meet the area's changing needs. Today, we're a world-class healthcare provider that combines compassionate care with a healing environment, cutting-edge clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including:
1. Graduate of an accredited school in Radiologic Technology required.
2. ARRT certification and current ARRT registration required.
3. ARRT Mammography certification and current ARRT registration required.
4. Current Illinois Emergency Management Agency license required.
5. One-year experience as a general radiographer is preferred; on the job training is provided; experience in mammography preferred.
6. Current CPR certification from American Heart Association required.
7. Knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics.
8. The interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively will patients who may be anxious or confused and to interact with physicians and other hospital staff.
8. The analytical ability to determine proper patient positioning and to determine quality of exams performed. Advanced level positioning skills in addition to routine mammography.
9. The communication skills necessary to inform patients regarding examination procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Moderate physical effort. Requires continuous standing or walking. Requires frequent lifting or moving of average weight material (positioning and moving equipment) and occasional lifting or moving of heavy weight material (transferring patients) in difficult work positions.
2. Flow of work and character of duties involves concentrated mental/visual attention much or all of the time along with manual coordination.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Conditions are acceptable. At least one disagreeable element or hazard, i.e., risk of exposure to radiation, is frequently present in the environment and there is occasional exposure to infectious diseases.
About Us
Serving Chicago's northwest suburbs since 1959, we are an independent, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing outstanding care in the communities we call home. Our comprehensive, patient-centered system of care has dozens of locations throughout the area.
Our award-winning care has been recognized on a national level. Some of our top awards include:
- America's 250 Best Hospitals™ Award recipient for three years in a row from Healthgrades®
- Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, received consecutively since 2006
- The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and Comprehensive Stroke Center designation
- 4,000 employees
- 1,200 physicians on staff
- 200 primary are and specialty physicians
Annually, we treat an average of 20,000 inpatients and provide:
- 350,000 outpatient visits
- 76,000 emergency department visits
- 38,000 home care visits
- 2,700 newborn deliveries
Over the years, we have continued to grow to meet the area's changing needs. Today, we're a world-class healthcare provider that combines compassionate care with a healing environment, cutting-edge clinical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- A 509-bed hospital, including the South Pavilion with 200 private rooms
- The William J. and Marian H. Busse Center for Specialty Medicine, an eight-floor facility housing physician offices, medical specialty services and advanced diagnostic technology
- A Level III NICU, Level II Trauma Center and a dedicated pediatric emergency department
- Five Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg
- 23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg
- Nine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanc emergency department
- Five Immediate Care Centers, in Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine and Schaumburg
- 23 physician offices in Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Schaumburg
- Nine outpatient imaging locations that provide advanced imaging technology, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray and 3D mammography
- 13 clinical laboratory sites in seven suburbs and at the hospital
- 33-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation unit and seven outpatient rehabilitation centers
- The Wellness Center, a premier health and fitness center and spa on the NCH campus
- A full-service, retail pharmacy on the hospital campus
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Arlington Heights
Work Locations: 1410 N Arlington Hts - Wt/Vein 1410 N Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights 60004
Job: Professional/ Technical Clinical
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
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