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Located on Chicagos West and Southwest Side, Sinai Chicago comprises Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Childrens 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.
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Mammography Technologist
General Summary
Basic Purpose of Job
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. Responsible for routine screening to complex diagnostic mammography 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 dept. Demonstrates effective business conduct through behavior-performance. Ability to rotate across the system, including MSH Lavillita, which includes shift flexibility, as well as willing to cover PTO call-ins and emergencies.
Essential Functions and Duties
Maintains established department policies and procedures. 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 superior knowledge of policy and procedures for the mammography department. Maintains daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly QA reports for annual MQSA inspection. Maintains all mammography accreditation records and prepares department for annual inspection. Assists the Resource Coordinator and Lead Quality Mammography Technologist.
Utilizes proper basic and advanced positioning techniques as needed, including but not limited to: • Adjusts equipment • Determines proper voltage selection • Selects proper ACEOP modes on mammography unit • Current and desired exposure time • Arranges immobilization support devices to obtain proper positioning of patient • Adjusts lead shield and selects proper size film per exam.
Cleans and disinfects mammography unit and other equipment before and after patient use in accordance with the ACR/FDA guidelines.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience is necessary.
Minimum Work Experience
• Required licenses, certificates, registrations, IDNSIEMA ARRT CPR.
If this describes you, then apply today for immediate consideration.
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Additional Information
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