Mammography Tech

Job Description:

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago's Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a PRN Mammography Technologist.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Radiologic Services, gives work direction to assigned personnel and participates in the operation of providing Mammography services to both inpatients and outpatients of all ages, at all CHHD sites; Harvey, Calumet City, Flossmoor and Tinley Park. Participates in ACR Accreditation process and in maintaining ACR standards for mammography. Participates in Radiologic Services Quality Assurance Committee with applicable indicators submitted as scheduled and participates in hospital based TQM/CQI activities as requested.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists clerical staff with entering correct orders on patients
• Demonstrates a positive, supportive attitude to patient, families and other personnel consistently, and in emergency and non-emergency situations
• Supply patient with required forms before exam begins.
• Position patient for mammography exam, adjust detector and paddles as needed.
• If patient has previous outside mammography films but are not available at the time of exam, follow the Policy and Procedure for obtaining outside films.
• Shows understanding and participates in all quality control testing as required by MQSA/FDA guidelines
• Participates and assists in yearly inspections by the State of Illinois (IEMA).
• Participates and assists in the accreditation process by the American College of Radiology (ACR), every 3 years
• Shows understanding and participates in all quality control testing as required by MQSA/FDA guidelines:
• • DICOM Printer Quality Control
• Detector Flat Field Calibration
• Artifact Evaluation
• Phantom Control Chart for Printer and Hologic Machine
• SNR and CNR Measurements
• Compression Thickness Indicator
• Viewing Conditions
• Visual Checklist
• Repeat/Reject Analysis
• Compression
• Printer Quality Control
• Leaves work area neat, clean and orderly at end of shift
• Checks supplies and restocks if needed
• Ensures that the appropriate equipment accessories are available within each mammography room
• Maintains responsibility for attendance and punctuality
• Assists in enhancing productivity and efficient operation of the mammography suite

• Exercises initiative, seeking additional tasks form supervisor or other staff members when time permits

• Accepts assignments with no unwarranted documented complaints of unfair workload

• Introduce self to patient by name and title 100% of the time
• Explains procedure to the patient, significant other and families when applicable 100% of the time
• Preserves patient's dignity, privacy and modesty, following all HIPPA guidelines
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific factors necessary to perform duties safely and effectively
• Attends relevant workshops, conferences and seminars
• Utilizes available resources
• Attends all mandatory departmental and hospital in-services
• Formulates written goals and objectives, and review annually with manager
• Seeks education and learning experience in areas of identified growth needs and reviews progress during annual evaluation
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of radiologic technologists
• Current certification in mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Current licensure by the State of Illinois to perform Radiography procedures
• 15 CEU's at all times, specific to breast or mammography
• 1 year experience as radiographer/mammographer

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/0.1 FTE
• Shift: Day
• Unit/Department: Rad Breast Imaging - Harvey
• CBA Code: Non-Union

Why Join Us:

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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Must comply with UChicago Medicine's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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