Mammography Tech

Advocate Sherman Hospitalmid

OtherMammography Tech

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Determines mammographic optimal image quality by using proper compression, technique and positioning.

Requirements Summary

Exposed to radiation. Ability to operate portable equipment. Ability to communicate with patients. Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. -Ability to work weekends,

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OtherMammography Tech

Department:

36327 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Breast Center

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Applicant must be available to work Wednesday's day shift starting between 6am-8am

Will also work 2 evening shifts a week as well as be included in a weekend rotation working 2:00pm-8:00pm.

$35.50 - $53.25

Responsibilities

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Must be ARRT certified
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Minimum of one year Mammography experience preferred

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This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e.., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Ability to work independently and able to perform most sophisticated and specialty procedures with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate most radiographic equipment within work areas of Mammography
Demonstrates knowledge and confidence in performance of Mammography procedures.
Demonstrates good teamwork and cooperation with internal/external customers.
Good communication skills. -Demonstrates leadership abilities.
Licensed Radiographic Technologist by the IDNS
CPR certification
ARRT certified
X-Ray required

Requirements

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Exposed to radiation.
Ability to operate portable equipment.
Ability to communicate with patients.
Ability to adjust to flexible work hours. -Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back.
Ability to participate in the “on-call” program and available to department needs with minimal notice.
Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting. LIGHT: Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. MEDIUM: Lifting up to 20-50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds constantly. HEAVY: Lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills. Ability to practice high-quality patient care and technical competence.
Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals such as film processing chemicals. Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment.
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

What We Offer

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✓Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

✓Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓Paid Time Off programs

✓Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

✓Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

✓Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

✓Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

✓Educational Assistance Program

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