Mammography Technologist, Part-Time

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at University of Chicago Medicine as a Mammography Technologist I in the Radiology Department.

Here, under the direction of a Radiologist, you will produce breast radiographs to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.

This position requires intimate patient contact, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with initiative and accuracy.

include but are not limited to imaging, patient education, data collection and maintaining regulatory compliance This position is a 100% onsite opportunity.

You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for up to at $7,500 sign-on bonus

• Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient’s dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring.
• Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation, and all other applicable federal, state, local, and institutional regulations with regard to confidentiality.
• Reviews physician’s order to assure appropriateness of examination being requested.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors based upon breast tissue density, patient’s age, numerical compression scale, and technical equipment characteristics.
• Performs a variety of clinical breast procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for any given examination; evaluates images for diagnostic quality prior to submitting for interpretation.
• Assist physician in set-up and performance of breast interventional procedures.
• Actively participates in the quality assurance program by performing specific quality control procedures as directed by the Imaging Center Leader or Imaging Team Leader. Recognizes report and document malfunctions of technical equipment.