• Job Description

  Req#: 199449

  Company Description

  At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

  Job Description

  The Mammography Tech II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, 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.

  Responsibilities:

  • Performs screening and diagnostic breast health center procedures, including mammography, dexa scan.
  • Assists with stereotactic breast biopsies and breast needle localizations.
  • Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their breast imaging needs.

  Qualifications

  Required:

  • One year of hospital-based mammography, DEXA and biopsy experience
  • High school graduate.
  • Graduation from an AMA approved school of Radiological Technology, college or hospital affiliated.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) in radiography and MQSA/ACR certified.
  • Licensed in the State of Illinois to practice and administer radiation.
  • IEMA licensure (formerly IDNS).
  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Ability to operate DEXA and mammography equipment, including stereotactic biopsy machine and devices
  • Licensure: CERT BLS, LIC IDNS, REG ARRT

  Preferred:

  • Two years mammography experience
  • BS degree
  • Additional languages

  Additional Information

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

  Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

  Background Check

  Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

  Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

  Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

  Benefits

  We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

  Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

• About the company

  Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of healthcare.

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