Mammographer - RUMC or Harlem & North-22249

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.
• Affords patients and referring physicians information regarding patient appointment delays.
• Fulfills departmental protocols and procedures during exam production to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintains adherence to work and patient schedules.
• Displays a working knowledge of Radiology Information Systems, EPIC, and PACS (Candelis).
• Maintains a screening technical repeat average of 1% or lower.
• Maintains licensure/registry status as required by state or regulatory bodies.
• Maintains logs and documentation according to departmental protocol.
• Promotes patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains the physical work environment to comply with departmental and regulatory requirements.
• Trains and develops students assigned to the area through clinical affiliations.
• Produces work efficiently to meet departmental productivity standards.
• Provides detailed patient history and/or other pertinent information for proper image interpretation.
• Ensures 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 Illinois State License for Radiography. (LEVEL 2 JC: 2208)
• Maintains ARRT Mammography certification.
• Meets Level 1 requirements AND is proficient in Diagnostic Examinations AND Breast Needle Localizations. (LEVEL 3 JC: 3179)
• Meets Level 2 requirements AND is proficient in interventional breast biopsy procedures. (LEVEL 4 JC: 3108)
• Meets Level 3 requirements AND is proficient in ABUS/MBI/Hand-held Breast Ultrasound OR Board Clinical Instructor OR Defined and measurable Leadership Responsibilities.

Benefits

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page: https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits.

Pay

$38.02 - $61.88 per hour

Schedule

Shift 1

8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)