What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist - Diagnostic Services Mammography position at uic?
Position Summary
UI Health is continuously seeking talented Mammography Technologists to join our expanding Diagnostic Team. This role will acquire Mammography images which are used for medical diagnoses and treatment. These Mammography images are interpreted by a Radiologist board-certified in Mammography to identify breast abnormalities. The Mammography Technologist works under direct supervision of higher-level personnel.
About UI Health Center for Breast Care
The Center for Breast Care’s Breast Imaging Center is an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. We offer a full range of the breast imaging services, including screening and diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, MRI, and image-guided biopsy. We are one of the leaders of breast imaging service in the Chicagoland area and our radiologists are specially trained in breast imaging.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Performs routine Mammography Imaging exams and procedures
- Utilizes department clinical protocols to obtain optimal quality imaging
- Obtains detailed history from patient and medical record
- Educates patients on breast care
- Navigates electronic medical record and other information systems utilized to process imaging
- Schedules patients for exams and assists with some regulatory clerical functions
- Performs all quality control functions related to mammography equipment
- Assists in training and education of Mammography students
- Participates in the enforcement of Radiation safety practices
- Responds to patient and/or staff service and patient experience issues.
- Adheres to regulatory standards such as MQSA, The Joint Commission, ACR, IDPH and Infection Control policy
- Reports equipment failures and supply shortages as needed
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.