Mammography Technologist III - AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion

Responsibilities

• Reviews physician’s order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale, and technical equipment characteristics.
• Performs a variety of clinical breast procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination; evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation.
• Performs breast ultrasounds, as directed by Breast Radiologist.
• Affixes to physician in set-up and performance of breast interventional procedures.
• Recognizes report and document malfunctions of technical equipment.
• Affords assistance in the training of new staff and student technologists.
• Maintains physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies.
• Adheres to all infection control regulations.
• Performs bone densitometry or automated breast ultrasound exams, where applicable.
• Performs other duties as requested by Lead Technologist and Department Manager.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalency required.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography or Certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD).
• 5 years of relevant experience and proficient in Automated Breast Ultrasound.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Breast Ultrasound.
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).
• Demonstrates excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates good decision making and judgment skills.
• Able to function in fast paced environment.
• Maintain required mammography continuing education as mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act.
• Maintain required bone densitometry continuing education as mandated by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry.
• CPR Certification.

Qualifications

Eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus.

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