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Mammographer
Company | Advocate Health Care |
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Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
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Salary | $34.9 – $52.35 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- Must be a graduate from an accredited AMA School of Radiology
- 1 to 2 years experience as a General Radiographer or sonographer
- 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography
- Knowledge of breast anatomy
- IDNS accreditation in medical radiation technology
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registered (ARRT)
- CPR certified
Responsibilities
- Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to tactfully perform procedures
- Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient’s condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists
- Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests and records on appropriate form for the radiologist’s review
- Participate in team efforts to reduce wait times, report turn around times, and reduce the amount of lost films
- Work in conjunction with registration to expedite the patients through the department
- When necessary adjust mammogram schedule to include late and add on patients
- When necessary answer phones, schedule patients, answer questions and page physicians
- When necessary file reports, hang, and take down films
- Tactfully call patients back for additional views, answer their questions and schedule them promptly and appropriately
- Maintains compliance with established safety standards to protect patients and staff at all times
- Adheres to age specific standards
- Maintains supplies and cleanliness for assigned room on a daily basis
- Assures accuracy of exam performed and requisition
- Performs clerical duties such as maintaining adequate patient records, answering phones, scheduling examinations, giving instructions to patients in preparation for examination to provide smooth and continuous departmental services
- Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided
- Performs quality control activities, responds to fluctuations in processing and equipment changes
- Coordinates patient flow, and communicates with radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion
- Prepares mammographic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required
- Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist
- Labels radiographic films according to department quality assurance standards and criteria
- Prepares mixtures and/or dyes as necessary following prescribed formulas
- Coordinates the flow of patients into and out of the department in accordance with established departmental procedures
- Transports patients into and out of department as necessary
- Maintains positive ‘guest relations’ and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures
- Assists radiologists with specialty procedures to include ductograms, stereo core biopsies, and Mammotome procedures requiring additional experience and knowledge
- Operates all mammographic equipment in all the rooms
- Provides direction and instruction to technologist in need of assistance with specific procedures
- Provides direction and instruction to all radiologic technology students
Preferred Qualifications
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to interact with customers from all levels