Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Description:
This position will be located at :
Mercy Care Center
3753 S Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago IL
Performs mammography and diagnostic imaging procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiographic diagnosis. Functions at a level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
Assesses, plans, provides intervention and evaluates care for each patient based on protocol to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. Prepares equipment and supplies necessary for radiographic procedures and performs daily tasks to ensure patient safety. Maintains current licensure and educational points to ensure expansion of job knowledge.
Performs in accordance to and maintain written records of all QA testing required by ACR and MQSA. Maintains communication with radiology personnel, patients and all Medical Center staff to ensure cooperation. Produces high quality images while maintaining a reject rate of less than 10%. Adheres to six point film critique and procedures protocols at all times. Accurately completes images within proper time parameters. Correctly identifies films with patient identification and proper markers.
Performs mammography and radiographic procedures according to the MQSA and department guidelines to provide physicians with the highest quality of diagnostic images. Provides assistance to the Radiologist during radiographic procedures to expedite patient care and quality of life.
Position Requirements:
Minimum Education:
Required: Associates Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Specify Degree(s): Mammography, Radiologic Technology
Residency: N/A
Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Managerial Experience: N/A
Licensure/Certifications: Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) American Registered Radiographic Technologist Mammographer (ARRT(M)) CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Preferred: N/A
Other: All mammography technologists are required to maintain at least 15 category 1 CEU's direct mammography continuing education hours within a 36 month period. Must be able to perform 200 exams within a 24 month period. 40 hours of training in mammography; 25 mammography exams under direct supervision of MQSA-qualified individual.
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs about 133,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 22 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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