Mammography Technologist, Full-Time Days (8hr or 10hr shifts) - The University of Chicago Medicine

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a Mammography Technologist in the Radiology Breast Imaging Department. 

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000 based on relevant years of experience. 

Under the direction of a Radiologist, produces 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. Responsibilities include but are not limited to imaging, patient education, data collection and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Functions

• 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
• Recognizes report and document malfunctions of technical equipment
• Assists in the training of new staff and student technologists
• Maintains physical work environment to be in compliance with regulatory certifying agencies. Adheres to all infection control regulations
• Performs other duties as requested by Lead Technologist and Department Manager

 Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalency required
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography or obtained within six months from date of hire
• Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Must demonstrate excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good decision-making and judgment skills
• Must be able to function in fast-paced environment
• Maintain required mammography continuing education as mandated by the Mammography Quality Standards Act
• CPR Certification

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic/procedures 2 years
• Experience with automated whole breast (ABUS imaging)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 1.00FTE
• Shift: Days 8hr or 10hr shifts. No Weekends and No Holidays 
• Unit/Department: Rad Breast Imaging-DCAM
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.