Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Breast Imaging N&H - ClinicWork Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0. 9 and 1. 0)
Shift: Shift 1Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).Pay Range: $34.89 - $56.78 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
Summary:
Produces high quality breast images for interpretation in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information
Required Job Qualifications:- Formal training in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
- Valid Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) license.
- Registry or Registry-eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Proficient in modality physics and operation of equipment.
- Knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and physiology.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Maintains ARRT Mammography certification.
- Meets Level 1 requirements AND is proficient in 1) Diagnostic Examinations and 2). Breast Needle Localizations
Physical Demands:- Requires full body range of motion including handling and lifting patients when necessary.
- Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Responsibilities:- Assists in room preparedness, i.e. cleaning rooms and supply placement, to include ultrasound rooms.
- Assists Radiologist in the performance of interventional breast procedures.
- Assists the technical aides and/or radiologists by informing patients and referring physicians of patient appointment delays.
- Follows departmental protocols and procedures in the performance of exams and produces images that meet quality standards.
- Follows work and patient schedules.
- Has a working knowledge of the Radiology Information Systems, EPIC and PACS (Candelis).
- Maintains a screening technical repeat average of 1% or lower.
- Maintains licensure/registry status as determined by state or regulatory bodies.
- Maintains logs and documentation as per departmental protocol.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Maintains the physical work environment in a manner that meets departmental and regulatory requirements.
- Participates in the training and development of students assigned to the area through clinical affiliations.
- Produces work in an efficient manner that meets departmental productivity standards.
- Provides detailed patient history and/or other pertinent information necessary for proper interpretation of image.
- Provides quality patient care as defined by departmental and age specific standards of care.
- Reports supply shortages or equipment failures to operations manager and/or team leader.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
