Mammography Tech- Radiology Job at Carle Health, Urbana, IL

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  • Carle Health
  • Urbana, IL

Job Description

Overview:

  • The Mammographer performs breast imaging procedures which may include stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures and breast ultrasound.

Responsibilities: Performs routine and complex breast imaging procedures and assigned invasive procedures by acquiring and processing patient exams in accordance with accreting bodies and/or manufacturer guidelines and as outlined in department protocols. Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Reviews labs and patient history to perform correct exam. Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and takes appropriate actions to initiate pregnancy testing if applicable. Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Transfers and verifies image data in appropriate archiving systems and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours is warranted. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner. Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss. Assists in instruction of students and new staff as necessary. May perform duties of Breast Imaging Lead or Imaging Coordinator in his/her absence. Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity. May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer. Complies with other job descriptions of crass-trained modalities also performed within the department. Required secondary registries are not required for cross trained modalities at HRHC unless otherwise required by specific compliance, licensure, or accrediting bodies. Performs routine and complex breast imaging procedures following departmental guideline. Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews with radiologist when appropriate. Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Recognizes malfunctions and service needs and reports service needs in a timely manner. Understands and uses PACS and other digital imaging and reporting systems. Meets productivity levels as established by department benchmarking. Assists other areas during downtimes so to maintain productivity. Qualifications: License/Certifications:
Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Registered in Mammography (M) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Education:
Certificate of Completion: Radiologic Technology; Associate's Degree: Related Field

Other Knowledge/Skills:

Job Tags

Full time,

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