Mammograph/Routine Technologist

CommUnityCare Health Centers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Mammograph/Routine Technologist to perform X-ray procedures, educate patients about mammography, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate possesses a degree from an accredited radiology school and has at least a year of clinical experience. This is a full-time entry-level position offering competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting.
• Experience properly taking x-rays and ensuring patient safety during the procedure.
• Experience at processing films.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned X-ray procedures and various mammography-related tasks.
• Develop X-ray films using processing equipment.
• Schedule patients for X-rays in support of clinic activities.

Skills

Patient communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical School of Radiology

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Overview

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In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for performing a variety of X-ray procedures for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned X-ray procedures and performs a variety of mammography-related for the service.
• Develop X-ray films using processing equipment.
• File X-rays according to established practice, policy and procedure and maintain accurate filing system.
• Schedule patients for X-rays in support of clinic activities and/or referrals.
• Compile data and prepare reports for management review.
• Maintain equipment using quality checks, arrange preventive maintenance as indicated and assure that X-ray services are in compliance with state licensing, inspection and safety requirements.
• Order/issue supplies, as needed, and ensure adequate inventory is maintained.
• Immediately report anything irregular such as equipment issues and patient or staff member exposure to the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Individual must maintain a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure technique.
• Communicates with the patient and relays any pertinent information to the Clinical Manager and documents on tracking sheet/chart.
• Understands and performs any necessary additional exams.
• Complete all direct and indirect care documentation in timely manner and ensure patient records are current and complete.
• Attend daily patient care (unit) huddles and periodic informational (clinic) huddles, meetings, patient conferences, or planning sessions. These may be related to quality assurance, patient care and other related topics within the clinic.
• Attend seminars and maintain all licensure and/or certification requirements for continuing education and best practices.
• Participate in quality strategies to evaluate compliance with evidence-based guidelines, standards and to identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure all tasks provided and associated with patient care, patient administrative processes and related duties comply with all regulatory and accreditation standards including The Joint Commission and CommUnityCare Standard Operating Procedures and CommUnityCare Policies and Procedures.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff.
• Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and their families, striving to develop favorable relationships with families.
• Collaborate with all members of the care team in providing patient-centered care.
• Consistently practice excellent mammography positioning and exposure technique.

Addendum: Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) responsibilities

• Establishing and overseeing operating and safety procedures that maintain radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA), and to review them regularly to ensure that the procedures are current and conform with Texas Administrative Code 289.226.
• Ensuring individual monitoring devices are properly used by occupationally-exposed personnel, records are kept of the monitoring results, and timely notifications are made as required by Texas Administrative Code 289.226.
• Investigating and reporting to the agency each known or suspected case of radiation exposure to an individual or radiation level detected in excess of limits established by this chapter and each theft or loss of source(s) of radiation, determining the cause, and taking steps to prevent its recurrence.
• Having a thorough knowledge of management policies and administrative procedures of the registrant and keeping management informed on a periodic basis of the performance of the registrant's radiation protection program, if applicable.
• Assuming control and having the authority to institute corrective actions including shut-down of operations when necessary in emergency situations or unsafe conditions.
• Maintaining records as required by Texas Administrative Code 289.226.
• Ensuring that personnel are adequately trained and complying with this chapter, the conditions of the certificate of registration, and the operating and safety procedures of the registrant.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate to patients the procedures and educate women about the role of regular mammography in preventative breast health.
• Ability to effectively communicate on an individual and small group basis to doctors, patients and other employees.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes complicated, written or oral instructions.
• Maintain patient-first focus at all times and exhibit outstanding customer service skills.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited American Medical Association School of Radiology.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience properly taking x-rays and ensuring patient safety during the procedure.
• Demonstrated experience at processing films.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or other recognized association. Hold current certification with ARRT in Mammography or MQSA qualified to take ARRT advanced level exam in mammography with documentation of clinical experience.
• Must possess non-restricted licensure in the State of Texas.
• Current Medical Radiologic Technologist Certificate from the Texas Department of Health.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care