0335 - MSH Mammography Tech

Company: Sinai Chicago
Location: Palatine
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Mammography TechnologistGeneral Summary/Basic Purpose of Job:Responsible for performing routine screening to complex diagnostic mammography as well as bone density studies at the direction of a physician, while adhering to patient safety guidelines and customer service values.Responsible for routine screening to complex diagnostic mammography studies at the direction of a physician, while adhering to patient safety guidelines and customer service values. Maintains superior knowledge of policy and procedures for the mammography dept. Demonstrates effective business conduct through behavior/performance. Ability to rotate across the system including MSH, Lavillita which include shift flexibility a well as willing to cover PTO, call-ins and emergencies.Essential Functions and Duties:

• Maintains established department policies and procedures. Produces high quality mammograms for interpretation by the Radiologist. Prepares examination room, equipment and materials as needed for patients.
• Educates patient on breast health issues, demonstrates self breast examination techniques and provides the patient with a breast care pamphlet required by the ACR/FDA guidelines.
• Maintains superior knowledge of policy and procedures for the mammography department.
• Maintains daily, weekly, monthly and yearly QA reports for annual MQSA inspection. Maintains all mammography accreditation records and prepares department for annual inspection. Assist the Resource Coordinator and Lead Quality Mammography Technologist.
• Utilizes proper basic and advance positioning techniques as needed. Which includes, but not limited to: adjusts equipment, determine proper voltage, selection of proper ACE/OP modes on mammography unit, current and desired exposure time, arranges immobilization, support devices to obtain proper positioning of patient, adjust lead shield and select proper size film per exam.
• Cleans and disinfects mammography unit and other equipment before and after patient use in accordance with the ACR/FDA guidelinesJob Requirements:MINIMUM EDUCATION:Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience is necessary.MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: IDNS/IEMA, ARRT, CPRBenefits/Perks:
    • Self-Scheduling: 12-Hour Shifts - Days, Evenings or Nights
    • Institutions: Teaching Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center (MSH), Level 2 Trauma Center (HCH)
    • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Health Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Long Term Care Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Wellness Program
    • 403(b) match
    • Flexible Spending, Health Savings accounts and voluntary benefits at group rates
    • Train Shuttle
    • Legal Protection Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee DiscountsPandoLogic. Keywords: Mammography Technologist, Location: Palatine, IL - 60074Required
      Preferred

      Job Industries

      • Customer Service

Keywords: Sinai Chicago, Naperville , 0335 - MSH Mammography Tech, Other , Palatine, Illinois