Mammography Technologist Trainee-Breast Center

Mammography Technologist Trainee – Breast Center

Full-time Day Shift

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.

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The Staff Radiographer reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, 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 Staff Radiographer performs diagnostic imaging procedures through the use of radiographic equipment to generate information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of patients in accordance with industry, departmental, hospital and IEMA policies and procedures.

• The Mammography Radiographer Trainee will function under the direction of a Registered Mammography Radiographer, Technical Coordinator, or Operations Coordinator to complete their mammography clinical experience requirements as dictated by ARRT Rules and Regulations in conjunction with MQSA Quality Standards.
• They will be supervised by a Registered Mammography Radiographer while responsible for performing the full range of clinically acceptable mammography procedures, which are of consistently acceptable quality as defined by department QA. Performs mammography procedures according to industry standards, along with department policies and procedures.
• Will perform procedures to generate imaging information necessary for the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of inpatients and/or outpatients. Services are provided in accordance with industry standards, department protocols, and hospital policies and procedures.
• 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 standards 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 tray including procedure specific needs and other ancillary equipment.
• Completes and maintains the medical record consisting of images 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 with preceptor in accordance with FDA/ACR guidelines. Trainee must complete this ARRT requirement, along with the hands‑on positioning portion of training, in order to be eligible to take the mammography registry exam.
• Assesses and evaluates the physician’s orders for radiological examinations according to departmental procedure.
• Advises the patient of…