Mammography Tech PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health benefits

401(k) savings plan with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual from Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in McKinney, TX seeks a Mammography Technologist I to perform Breast Imaging procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist. This role involves preparing the patient, ensuring protocol compliance, and maintaining a safe environment.

Qualified candidates should have at least 1 year of mammography experience, be graduates of an accredited program, and have ARRT-M Mammography certification. The position offers a range of benefits and requires immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 1 year of mammography experience.
• Graduate from an accredited program is necessary.
• ARRT-M Mammography certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality Breast Imaging procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and establish rapport.
• Prepare patients and adjust equipment for procedures.
• Follow safety and infection-control protocols.
• Maintain equipment and work area for quality standards.

Skills

Mammography experience

Patient communication

Safety and infection control

Documentation maintenance

Equipment operation

Education

Graduation from an Accredited Program

Tools

Medical imaging equipment

Job description

Shift

PRN Days- M-F 7:00A-5:00P. Min of 4 shifts per 6 weeks plus 1 minor and major holiday per year

Requirement

Min of 1 year Mammography experience

Location

Baylor Scott and White - McKinney, TX

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist I, under a Radiologist's supervision, performs Breast Imaging procedures on patients as requested by a physician or licensed provider for disease and injury diagnosis following established protocols.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Performs high-quality Breast Imaging procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner. Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients. Identifies patient service needs. Ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient. Establishes rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test. Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepare the patient and area for the procedure. Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position. Adjust equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation. Reports issues to management or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation. This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high quality Breast Imaging procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently. This complies with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.ive
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
• Min of 1 year Mammography experience

Certification/License/Registration

• ARRT-M Mammography (ARRT-M)