Job Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**This is a causal/ per diem position located at Lake Fores Hospital. Hours of Saturday 7a to 3:30p. **

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

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.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.