Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Pay Starting at: $37.74+ per hour based on experience

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

**This is a full-time position at 40 hours a week located at Lake Forest Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30a-5:00p, Thursday 10:00a-630p, and Rotating Saturdays 7:30a-1:30p. **

The Mammographer 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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures all exams are ordered correctly in HIS/RIS, charged and tracked accurately.
• Communicates with patient before procedure to obtain history, explain risks and what can be expected; communicates during procedure to monitor safety, and comfort.
• Positions patient to achieve optimal image quality.
• Selects data such as anatomical area and sets proper technique to ensure optimal image quality.
• Views images on display screen to ensure quality of images for interpretation. Performs screening mammography exams.
• Performs exams to include diagnostic mammography, needle localization and core biopsies.
• Performs bone density exams to include setting baseline, analysis of study, and general management of bone density exam file.
• Prepares images and compiles study for radiologist relaying all appropriate information.
• Performs mammography quality control procedures; maintains records.
• Maintains and cleans work area and equipment.
• Replenishes supplies and stocks rooms as needed.
• Assists in the reception area.
• Performs department assessment (Joint Commission survey) when assigned, alerting the Lead Tech of any areas requiring immediate attention.
• Updates and organizes patients' report folders when performing diagnostic procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• ARRT Registry in Mammography, IEMA.
• 40 hours of advanced training in an MQSA approved program with 50 supervised exams in mammography.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent.
• BLS through American Heart Association.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree.

Equal Opportunity

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.