Carle Health
The Mammographer performs breast imaging procedures which may include stereotactic-guided biopsy procedures.
Field of Study Related Field
Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Registered in Mammography (M) within 1 year (1) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Experience
Radiology
Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and takes appropriate actions to initiate pregnancy testing if applicable. Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Transfers and verifies image data in appropriate archiving systems and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours is warranted. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss. May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer. Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews with radiologist when appropriate.
Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Understands and uses PACS and other digital imaging and reporting systems.
The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
Field of Study Related Field
Licensed Radiologic Technologist - Radiography - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
Registered in Radiography (R) within 1 year - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Registered in Mammography (M) within 1 year (1) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Work Experience
Radiology
Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews cases with the radiologist when appropriate. Screens the patient for possibility of pregnancy and takes appropriate actions to initiate pregnancy testing if applicable. Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist. Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness. Transfers and verifies image data in appropriate archiving systems and provides necessary medical history and information for Radiologist interpretation. Utilizes the web servers and email systems to send exams for preliminary readings after hours is warranted. Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Ensures patient, visitor and environmental safety. Reports safety events immediately including those that are a near miss. May be required to perform duties of other modalities within the department to which licensers are held by the technologist/sonographer. Selects proper Mammography protocols and techniques to obtain optimal data. Reviews with radiologist when appropriate.
Responsible to review radiology orders for completeness and accuracy. Reviews patient history and supporting clinical data for medical necessity. Takes steps to acquire additional information if needed from the patient, ordering provider and/or Radiologist.
Demonstrates acceptable imaging quality standards by critiquing positioning, technical factors and alignment. Reviews patient data for accuracy, quality and completeness.
Responsible for maintaining imaging equipment and workplace environment including maintaining supply inventories and orderliness of work area. Understands and uses PACS and other digital imaging and reporting systems.
The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.