NI-Mammographer

Pay Range: $28.79 - $43.18 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening night and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Per Diem Staff will not be eligible to participate in any associate benefit plans sponsored by the Health System.

Paid Time Off: UW Health complies with The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers (PLAW) Act which requires Illinois employers to provide employees with one hour of VAC PLAW time for every 40 hours worked.

At UW Health in northern Illinois you will have:

• Competitive pay
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs all mammography examinations and procedures including patient assessment and education. Performs quality control checks and general clerical and record keeping functions. Creates and prepares clinical diagnostic x-ray images as directed by physician utilizing radiologic equipment. Tracks exam to correct status in Client Server. Enters appropriate history and verifies correct images on the PACS. Performs selected cross-trained skills and procedures including general radiography phlebotomy rooming of patients and EKGs enters and retrieves patient information demographics and test results from computer. Specimen screening collection and test performance. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives as well as Health System initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Completion of accredited Radiologic Technologist program. At least two years experience as a radiographer. One year mammography experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current license from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) and mammography (within 90 days). Bi-annual CPR certification by recommended renewal date.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Knowledge of anatomy pathology and physiology of the breast. Ability to establish effective working relationships and clearly and calmly communicate in English both verbally and in writing with patients medical staff and the public.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.