Description
Join us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and be part of a team that is committed to providing exceptional care while fostering a positive and fulfilling work experience.
Benefit from our state-of-the-art Hologic Mammography equipment and cutting-edge technology like Epic EHR and Enterprise Visage PACS.
Expand your skills with potential cross-training in Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS). Enjoy a positive team culture focused on excellence and patient safety, with a combined team experience of over 90 years and strong team retention.
Plus, take advantage of free parking, healthy food options, and onsite amenities like Starbucks, a boardwalk, and walking trails.
Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
This role is a full-time position at 40 hours a week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 : 30a-5 : 00p, Thursday 10 : 00a-630p, and Rotating Saturdays 7 : 30a-1 : 30p.
We are offering a $5,000 sign on bonus for this position.
The Mammographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities :
- Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS / RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
- Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety, and comfort.
- Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality.
- Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure optimal image quality.
- Views images on display screen to ensure quality of images for interpretation. Performs screening mammography exams.
- Performs exams to include diagnostic mammography, needle localization and core biopsies.
- Performs bone density exams to include setting baseline, analysis of study, and general management of bone density exam file.
- Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
- Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
- Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
- Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
- Assists in the reception area.
- Performs department assessment (Joint Commission survey) when assigned, alerting the Lead Tech of any areas requiring immediate attention.
- Updates and organizes patients' report folders when performing diagnostic procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.
AA / EOE
NMDI
LI-RW1
Qualifications
Required :
- ARRT Registry in Mammography, IEMA.
- 40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography.
- Associate's Degree or equivalent.
- BLS through American Heart Association.
Preferred :
- Bachelor's Degree.
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