Breast Imaging Technologist

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join the Moody Outpatient Center on the Parkland Hospital campus. The role focuses on performing routine to complex breast imaging to standards, while maintaining documentation and QC compliance.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT registration in Radiography, preferably ARRT M certification, and Texas MRT licensure, with strong patient communication and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with patients, visitors, and staff.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• Ability to position patients to meet AC R criteria for proper views.
• Patient-centered behavior and teamwork in mobile mammography settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality mammography imaging for radiologists.
• Monitors QC program and reports tests out of range per MQSA/state rules.
• Maintains documentation in patient health records for procedures.
• Communicates procedures to patients to maximize comfort.
• Assists physicians in needle locations, biopsies and galactograms as needed.
• Suggests process improvements to supervisor to enhance efficiency and satisfaction.
• Provides training and supervision to radiology students rotating through mammography.
• Maintains positive relations with staff and patients and serves as a resource.
• Keeps up-to-date with rules, regulations, and program requirements; adheres to accrediting bodies.
• Stays current with mammography developments by seminars, journals, and ARRT/Texas licensure.

Education

Graduate of accredited Radiology and/or Mammography program

Prefer Mammography Technologist program but willing to train Radiology Technologist

Job description

Parkland Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join the Moody Outpatient Center on the Parkland Hospital campus. The role focuses on performing routine to complex breast imaging to standards, while maintaining documentation and QC compliance.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT registration in Radiography, preferably ARRT M certification, and Texas MRT licensure, with strong patient communication and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.