Mammography Tech

Location: Advocate Sherman Hospital - 1425 N Randall Rd

Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Scheduling :
Must be available to work Wednesday's day shift starting between 6am-8am. Will also work 2 evening shifts a week as well as be included in a weekend rotation working 2:00pm-8:00pm.

Shift: Various, see above for scheduling.

Major Responsibilities :

• Determines mammographic optimal image quality by using proper compression, technique and positioning.

• Secures history from patient regarding reason for mammography exam and records on appropriate form for Radiologists information.

• Positions patient, adjusts equipment, and compression devices as necessary, using tact and courtesy at all times

• Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide Radiologist with a diagnostic tool.

• Operation of advanced and sophisticated state of the art digital mammography equipment and PACS

• Assists Radiologists with stereotactic and needle localization exams.

• Operates mammography equipment, film printer, densitometer and PACS equipment.

• Prepares procedure rooms for exams and maintains equipment as required.

• Ability to troubleshoot diagnostic mammography and PACS equipment and communicate appropriately before equipment. Contacts service when needed. becomes a major breakdown.

• Performs daily phantom QC in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.

• Delivery of patient care and a “Service First” approach in accordance with departmental standards of continued quality improvement

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  Demonstrates excellent communication skills by answering questions from various hospital personnel, coordinating patient flow, and communicating with other technologists.

• Maintains positive customer relations following prescribed department policies

• Assumes leadership role in absence of mammography lead to ensure continuity of department operations to include QA and QC procedures in addition to patient care

• Participates in team problem-solving issues that would improve patient care, department operations, image quality, inter-departmental relationships and employee satisfaction.

• Is self-directed in securing supplies and equipment for the department.

• Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures. Transports and or escorts patients into and out of department when necessary.

• Participates and assists the coordinators and manager with image quality activities.

• Checks image quality to assure optimum quality and makes sure correct image labeling is provided.

• Participates and recommends changes that would improve image quality.

• Ensure a secure and safe patient and work environment by maintaining continued awareness of safety hazards

• Adheres to safety practices and provides a safe work environment for self and others

• Development of leadership skills and professionalism for self through participation in department and/or hospital-based committees and continuing education programs

• Assumes a leadership role in providing instruction and direction to students participating in the clinical program and helps evaluate performance.

• Provides instruction and direction to Technologists in the performance of specific related duties.

• Provides in-services to the technical staff in order to maintain technical competence

• Attends to personal work schedule in a consistent and professional manner.

• Demonstrates self-direction by identifying learning needs and establishing self-development activities.

• Completes all development goals and departmental in-services and competencies, within timeframe

• Attends and participates in department meetings

• Works independently while maintaining adaptability and flexibility for change

• Identifies problems and takes steps toward resolution.

Education/Experience

Required:

• Must be ARRT certified

• Minimum of one year Mammography experience preferred

• This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e.., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

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