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Mammographer, PRN

Advocate Health · Gurnee, IL

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time a patient was anxious or in pain during a mammogram. What did you do?

bedside manner and ability to keep a stressed patient calm during an uncomfortable exam

Tell me about a time you caught an error, maybe a mismatch between the physician's order and what was requested, before it became a problem.

attention to detail and willingness to double check orders rather than just execute them

Describe how you'd explain an unusual or uncomfortable positioning requirement to a patient who's nervous about the exam.

communication skill in translating technical needs into reassurance patients can accept

Tell me about a time you had to physically move or transfer a patient who couldn't easily reposition themselves. How did you handle it safely?

physical readiness and safe technique for the lifting, pushing, and sliding transfers the job requires

Technical

Walk me through how you position a patient for a standard CC and MLO view and what you're checking before you take the image.

whether the candidate actually knows core mammography positioning technique, not just terminology

How do you evaluate a completed mammogram image for positioning, compression, and artifacts before sending it on, and what makes you decide to repeat it?

attention to image quality standards and whether they'll redo a scan rather than pass along a marginal one

What do you know about MQSA and how it shapes your day-to-day work in the mammography suite?

real working knowledge of the federal regulation governing mammography, not just that they've heard of it

What information do you pull from the patient's record before starting a screening or diagnostic exam, and what do you do if key history is missing?

thoroughness in gathering clinical context and comfort tracking down missing information rather than skipping it

How do you document billing codes and enter study information into the radiology information system to make sure charges are accurate?

familiarity with RIS documentation and the link between clinical work and correct billing

Situational

A patient's chart shows a prior biopsy or implant that changes how you'd approach the exam. How do you adjust your technique?

ability to adapt imaging approach based on patient history rather than running a one-size-fits-all exam

How comfortable are you working independently with minimal supervision, especially on days when you're rotating between the Gurnee location and the hospital?

readiness to function autonomously across different locations and shift patterns typical of PRN work

If a radiologist asks you for pertinent history on a patient right before reviewing films, what would you tell them and how would you make sure you had it ready?

ability to anticipate what the radiologist needs and communicate concisely under time pressure

How do you adjust your approach when imaging a pediatric or elderly patient compared with a typical adult patient?

understanding of age-specific care principles required across the patient population served

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The full job description

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Department: 36324 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Mammography Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Rotation of shifts, weekends, and locations (Gurnee & Hospital) required. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Major Responsibilities: • Competently performs basic and intermediate screening and diagnostic mammography examinations. • Reviews patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information including patient history, lab results, andphysician orders, and obtains breast health history on each patient. • Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation ofimages. Adapts imaging techniques to improve diagnostic quality. • Evaluates the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts and compression, and repeats images asnecessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy. • Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical recordunit (MRU) number, and location or position on all images. • Provides Radiologists with pertinent patient history when reviewing films. • Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into theradiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges. • Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Radiographer license issued by the state of Wisconsin, and • Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months. Education Required: • Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and basic radiation safety. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members. • Ability to work independently. • Intermediate computer skills. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday. • Must be able to: • - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary. • Must have clear speech, vision and hearing. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: 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: Compensation • 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 Benefits and more • 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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