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Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join our team in Chicago, IL on a casual basis. This position offers flexibility while providing essential mammography and DEXA imaging services to our patients.
About the Role: The Mammography Technologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. You will provide mammography and DEXA imaging and patient care services at defined levels to patients.
Key Responsibilities: You will maintain accountability for patient safety throughout the imaging process, including screening, preparation, monitoring, and post-procedure care. Your duties include producing diagnostic-quality images using approved protocols and professional standards while applying professional judgment to optimize image quality.
Technical Duties: You will review images prior to exam completion and initiate corrective action when diagnostic adequacy is not met. Administering contrast in accordance with policy, operating imaging equipment, and maintaining imaging room readiness are essential responsibilities. You will identify equipment performance issues and coordinate exam flow while prioritizing time-sensitive studies.
Documentation: Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in medical records and image archive systems is crucial, including exam set-up, image routing, result availability, and charging accuracy.
Schedule: This is a casual position with day shift scheduling, offering work-life balance while contributing to patient care excellence.