Advocate Good Shepherd
Barrington, Illinois

Mammography Technologist

At Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, our goal is to offer the expertise of a medical center, yet the personal touch of a community hospital. And for over 25 years, we've continued to deliver on our goals with a quality health care experience that's only found at Good Shepherd.

From advanced surgical capabilities and emergency services backed by a Level II Trauma Center to a state-of-the-art Birth Center, and a nationally recognized cancer program, we provide the best care possible with a genuine compassion for the human spirit.

Today, we continue focusing on a future of even greater achievement. We're expanding our services. Our new 32,000 square foot Emergency Department will increase and enlarge the number of treatment bays to accommodate the growing number of patients. The project also includes a new registration area, general radiology area, separate waiting area, nurse's station and general treatment area for minor care/fast track-patients, offices for Emergency Medical Services personnel and ED administration and an area reserved for staff education. This project was made possible in part through the philanthropy of Good Shepherd's generous community and Advocate Health Care.

It's an exciting time to join us, grow with us, and most importantly, succeed with us.

Job Title: Mammography Technologist
Facility: GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL
Department: WOMEN'S DIAGNOSTICS
City: Barrington
Hours per pay period: 40 Hours
Shift: Day/Night

Qualifications: 

• Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to handle anxious and fearful patients.
• Demonstrated technical skills as a radiographer. Knowledge of film quality control and film processing.
• Graduate of AMA Approved Program in Radiologic Technology. 1 - 2 years experience as Radiologic Technologist or sonographer.
• 40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography. Knowledge of breast anatomy.
• Need to recognize patients experiencing fear or anxiety.
• Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. understand the differences of female growth and development, and look for signs of normal aging; degree of under- standing and physical limitation related to age.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist/ARRT. IDNS License.

Job Description: Incumbents in this position are primarily responsible for the performance of screening and/or diagnostic mammograms. The quality of the work produced must be at the highest level. Due to the highly emotional nature of breast imaging, patients must perceive the technologist as being extremely competent, compassionate, and as an expert resource in answering questions. Technologists work in an environment of high patient stress and anxiety. The technologist is the principle success factor in communicating a sense of calm to the patient; collects and processes valuable personal and clinical information; physically must touch the patient's breast and apply mechanical compression to the patient. The technologist must be knowledgeable of women's issues relative to breast health and other related diseases and be prepared to answer questions or provide resources that can assist in answering the patient's questions. The technologist has frequent interaction with radiologists, referring physicians, patients, family members, and the public at large.

Accountabilities:

1. Performs screening and diagnostic mammograms on physician referred patients according to established clinical protocols and MQSA Quality Guidelines. Delivers patient care in accordance with department/hospital standards;
2. Prepares and processes patient clinical and demographic information, using manual methods, forms, and computerized database systems; ensures the accuracy of historic and current information.
3. Prepares mammographic films, written documentation and determines when radiographic exam adheres to department standard for interpretation by the physician.
4. Provides pre-procedure, procedure, and post-procedure education and instruction to the patient appropriate to the patient's needs and requirements.
5. Performs mammography equipment and film processor quality control and quality assurance tests established to meet MQSA Quality Control/Quality Assurance Standards and equipment manufacturers recommendations.
6. Performs community service and education in support of breast health awareness and the Breast Health Coordinator.

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Barrington, Illinois 60010