Mammography Technologist Immediate Care Centers-Casual As Needed

About the role

The Mammography Technologist at Immediate Care Centers works in a fast-paced environment, providing mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services. The role requires adherence to professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care.
• Produces diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards.
• Reviews images prior to exam completion and initiates corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met.
• Administers contrast in accordance with policy, including screening for contraindications and patient monitoring (as applicable).
• Operates imaging equipment and maintains imaging room readiness.
• Identifies equipment performance issues and initiates follow-up through established service processes.
• Captures exam flow and prioritizes time-sensitive studies.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in medical record and image archive system.
• Supports department initiatives to improve relationships, reliability, efficiency, growth.
• Performs breast screening exams, diagnostic mammograms and bone density (DEXA) scans, as needed.
• Supplies patient with relevant patient education materials.
• Verifies correct order for exam scheduled and aligns with previous recommendation prior to all exams.
• Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during the exam to monitor safety, and comfort.
• Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
• Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
• Affixes patient positioning, lifting, and transport to and from imaging areas as needed.
• Supports department with regulatory inspections and accreditations, as needed.
• May participate in training and onboarding of new team members.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technologist Program
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Mammography (M)
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Accreditation
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• One year of Mammography Technologist experience preferred

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Newly hired employees who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exceptions apply for new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM.