Mammography Technologist, Days

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access to I290 and I55.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion-to "also treat the human spirit." Come join the Mammo Tech Team at Loyola Medicine, Maywood, IL

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Proficient in screening Diagnostic and Breast procedures and QA preferred

New Graduate welcome to apply

Hours:

Monday -Friday with rotating start times:

6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 or 9:00am start

Rotating Saturdays 7:00am-1:00pm

About the Job

In this role, the Mammography Technologist will perform mammography in order to assist physicians in the diagnosis and/or treatment of medical disorders; performs related clerical and serviced duties. Supports procedural, diagnostic, screening mammography and breast.

What you'll do

• 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.

Here's what you'll need

Required

• Associate Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education

• Specific Degree(s): Mammography, Radiologic Technology

Licensure/Certifications

Required

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) American Heart Association (AHA) only

• Registered Radiographic Technologist

• Registered Radiographic Technologist (Mammography)

• New Graduates obtain ARRT (M) Certification in 3 months from hire

Preferred

• 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.

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)

• Daily Pay (NEW)

• Competitive Shift Differentials

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• 403(b) with Employer Match

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Referral Rewards

• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.