Job Description
The Mammography Radiographer 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.
The Mammography Radiographer performs general mammography imaging procedures to generate imaging information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of outpatients. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates the request for procedures and assesses the patient to determine the appropriate procedure protocol and method of application.
- Appropriately employs imaging systems, accessory devices, and patient positioning techniques to generate mammography images.
- Cares for the patient throughout the procedure according to department and hospital standards of nursing care, age-specific sensitivities, and “patients' first” guidelines.
- Evaluates the resultant images in comparison with industry standard and takes corrective action if needed.
- Performs preliminary interpretation by applying independent judgment, subsequently customizing the procedure accordingly. Uses this knowledge to expedite intervention by the radiologist if necessary.
- Notifies physicians as required of changes in the condition of the patients or regarding unique imaging characteristics.
- Assists the radiologist in the performance of interventional procedures. Prepares sterile trays including procedure specific needs and other ancillary equipment.
- Completes and maintains the medical record consisting of film and associated paperwork.
- Provides patient education in the form of written material and/or verbal explanation prior to, during, and subsequent to the procedure in order to reduce the patient’s anxiety and enhance their comfort zone with and tolerance of the procedure.
- Performs imaging procedures in accordance with safe radiation safety practices as determined by the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to limit radiation exposure to patient, self, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Performs Quality Control testing as assigned in accordance with FDA/ACR recommendations. Notifies supervisor to close function when results are outside control limits. Closes rooms and/or processors as required in absence of supervisor.
Additional Functions:
- Documents mammography imaging procedures manually and/or electronically to ensure correct charging, and patient and film file tracking.
- Monitors stock of supplies in imaging rooms to assure their regular availability by timely reordering, rotation of dated items, and by maintenance of a clean and orderly environment.
- Reports incidences of equipment failure, irregularities in equipment performance, and equipment in disrepair to supervisory and/or quality control personnel as soon as possible.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduation from a hospital-based two-year training program in Radiologic Technology or Associate’s Degree Program in Radiology Technology.
- Mammography 40 hours of advance training in an MQSA approved program- 250 supervised exams in Mammography.
- IDNS licensed.
- ARRT registered in Radiography (ARRT)(R).
- ARRT registered in Radiography Mammography within 12 months of hire date.
- Clinical and technical competency in Mammography to meet MQSA requirements.
- CPR - Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three or more years of experience.
Additional Information:
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer 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.
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