Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription: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, ILOur VisionAs 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 Breast procedures and QA preferredNew Graduate welcome to applyHours:Monday -Friday with rotating start times:6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 or 9:00am startRotating Saturdays 7:00am-1:00pmAbout the JobIn 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. S upports 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 needRequired
Associate Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Specific Degree(s): Mammography, Radiologic Technology
Licensure/CertificationsRequired
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 YouJoining 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 InclusionTrinity 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 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.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran