Mammographer 2-29314

Location: Chicago, Illinois • Department: Breast Imaging N&H - Clinic

About the role

Produces high quality breast images for interpretation in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists in room preparedness, i.e. cleaning rooms and supply placement, to include ultrasound rooms.
• Assists Radiologist in the performance of interventional breast procedures.
• Assists the technical aides and/or radiologists by informing patients and referring physicians of patient appointment delays.
• Follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces images that meet quality standards.
• Follows work and patient schedules.
• Has a working knowledge of the Radiology Information Systems, EPIC and PACS (Candelis).
• Maintains a screening technical repeat average of 1% or lower.
• Maintains licensure/registry status as determined by state or regulatory bodies.
• Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the training and development of students assigned to the area through clinical affiliations.
• Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
• Provides detailed patient history and/or other pertinent information necessary for proper interpretation of image.
• Provides quality patient care as defined by departmental and age specific standards of care.
• Reports supply shortages or equipment failures to operations manager and/or team leader.

Qualifications

• Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
• Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintains ARRT Mammography certification.
• Meets Level 1 requirements AND is proficient in 1) Diagnostic Examinations and 2) Breast Needle Localizations.

Requirements

• Requires full body range of motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary.
• Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $12,500 (relocation bonus up to $5,000).

Pay

Pay range: $34.89 - $56.78 per hour.

Schedule

• Work type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)
• Shift: Shift 1
• Work schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)