Mammo Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to support early breast cancer detection at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston. The role requires precise mammographic imaging, patient comfort, and meticulous record-keeping. You will work with radiologists under MQSA/ACR standards, ensuring high-quality exams daily.

The position emphasizes certification in mammography, ARRT credentials, BLS, and a collaborative, compassionate approach to patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of radiologic technologist experience.
• TX radiographer certification.
• BLS - American Heart Association.
• ARRT Radiography certification.
• ARRT Mammography certification.

Responsibilities

• Selects and adjusts patient positioning for mammography and related procedures.
• Educates patients undergoing mammography.
• Performs quality control of radiographic equipment, screens, and processing; documents actions.
• Assists radiologists during invasive procedures and correlates biopsy results with pathology.
• Coordinates with operating room, scheduling, and staff for invasive breast procedures.
• Maintains supplies in mammography rooms and orders new stock as needed.

Skills

Radiologic technologist experience

Mammography certification

Patient positioning

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion.

Every day, you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health.

To be successful in this role, you will possess current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor, ensuring accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.

• Selects and modifies positioning of patients and Performs mammographic, stereotactic biopsy, breast pathology localizations and bone density procedures.


• Performs patient education with mammography patients.


• Performs mandatory quality control of radiographic equipment, screens and processing for strict ACR, MQSA and state regulations. Performs daily cleaning of equipment and all necessary information is documented and takes appropriate action. Repeat/reject image analysis is maintained on a daily basis.


• Directly Assists the radiologist with all invasive procedures, documents procedures and renders first aid to patient if needed. Maintains report correlation of biopsy with pathology reports.


• Coordinates with the O.R., central scheduling, physicians or office staff for effective scheduling of the invasive breast procedures.


• Keeps a par level of supplies stocked and available in the mammography rooms. Orders new supplies as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist


• Medical Radiographer: TX


• Basic Life Support - AHA, within 14 - days


• Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT


• Registered Technologist Mammography

Preferred

• Associate's degree

Where You'll Work

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 1,045 bed facility located in the Texas medical center. A joint venture with Baylor College of Medicine, Baylor St. Luke's is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. The hospital is home to the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally-accredited and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience- modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education.

Pay Range

$36.51 - $54.31 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.