Mammography Tech

Department

Department 36341 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Mammography:
Randall Road

Status Part time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 20

Schedule Details/Additional Information Position sits at the 1710 Location This position will work Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30am-6:00pm Rotates occasional Saturdays at the main Hospital X-Ray required Extra hours available for pick up at the main hospital and other offsite locations should candidate be interested

Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25

Location: Elgin, IL - 1710 N Randall Rd

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

Scheduling
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Extra hours available for pick up at the main hospital and other offsite locations should candidate be interested

Shift: Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30am-6:00pm

• 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.

• 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..,…