Mammography Technologist

About the Company

Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital, Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute. The entities of Sinai Chicago collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Chicago is committed to building stronger, healthier communities. A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

About the Role

Ask about our sign on bonus- MAMMOGRAPHY TECH.

Responsibilities

• To manage the specific department(s) as assigned in an efficient professional manner in order to provide quality patient care on a timely basis while assisting the Administrative Director with those applicable duties and assisting physicians in determining the diagnosis of an illness.
• Responsible for performing routine screening to complex diagnostic mammography as well as bone density studies at the direction of a physician, while adhering to patient safety guidelines and customer service values.
• Maintains superior knowledge of policy and procedures for the mammography department.
• Demonstrates effective business conduct through behavior/performance.
• Ability to rotate across the system including MSH, Lavillita which include shift flexibility as well as willing to cover PTO, call-ins and emergencies.
• Produces high quality mammograms for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Prepares examination room, equipment and materials as needed for patients.
• Educates patient on breast health issues, demonstrates self breast examination techniques and provides the patient with a breast care pamphlet required by the ACR/FDA guidelines.
• Maintains daily, weekly, monthly and yearly QA reports for annual MQSA inspection.
• Maintains all mammography accreditation records and prepares department for annual inspection.
• Assist the Resource Coordinator and Lead Quality Mammography Technologist.
• Utilizes proper basic and advance positioning techniques as needed.
• Cleans and disinfects mammography unit and other equipment before and after patient use in accordance with the ACR/FDA guidelines.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is necessary.
• MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: IDNS/IEMA, ARRT, CPR.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform routine screening to complex diagnostic mammography studies.
• Knowledge of patient safety guidelines and customer service values.
• Effective communication and patient education skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a similar role within a healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with ACR/FDA guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sinai Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.