Sonographer-Mammography

https:/www.pcrecruiter.net/sitemap.xml • Oak Park, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2m ago

Sonographer-Mammography

Blue Signal SearchOak Park, Illinois, United States (On-site)

Join an esteemed health organization renowned for its commitment to superior patient care and medical innovation. Their client excels in integrating advanced medical practices and research, supported by a skilled team of professionals and a strong partnership with a leading medical research university. Operating across a major metropolitan area, their facilities are celebrated for exceptional nursing and patient care.

They are seeking a detail-oriented Sonographer-Mammography to join their team. As a Sonographer-Mammography, you will play a crucial role in the accurate diagnosis and treatment of patients. Working within a remote team, you will utilize your technical expertise to conduct mammography procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

This Role Offers:

Generous tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs, supporting both full-time and part-time employees in their educational and professional growth.
An annual allocation for professional development, continuous learning, and skill enhancement.
Attractive salary packages complemented by yearly performance-based raises and bonuses.
Extensive paid time off, including holiday pay, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

Focus:

Perform mammography imaging procedures according to departmental standards and protocols.
Adhere to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate expertise in limiting patient exposure during imaging procedures.
Assess patient needs, exercise care, discretion, and judgment, and act in the best interest of the patient.
Collaborate with clinical staff to obtain pertinent information for diagnosis and treatment management.
Ensure accurate outpatient coding by assigning appropriate ICD-10-CM and/or CPT-4 codes for mammography procedures.
Review medical records comprehensively and leverage all available documentation to code diagnoses and procedures effectively.
Resolve coding challenges and address ADT edits, physician queries, and missing documentation.
Adhere to industry resources and guidelines to select appropriate diagnoses and procedures accurately.
Maintain productivity and quality standards for each mammography procedure.

Skill Set:

Graduation from an accredited program in Ultrasound or College-based two-year training program with clinical education in an accredited healthcare setting. Bachelor's or Associates degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field preferred.
2-3 years of experience in mammography imaging preferred.
Certification in Mammography (ARRT-M) and CPR certification required.
Strong technical competency and proficiency in mammography scanning techniques.
Active membership with professional associations related to sonography and mammography.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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