Mammography Tech - West Houston Imaging Center (7:00A - 3:30P)

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer center in Houston is looking for a Mammography Tech to join its West Houston Imaging Center. This role involves performing mammography imaging exams, ensuring patient safety, and adhering to strict health regulations. Ideal candidates will have a background in radiology with required certifications. This position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday with rotating Saturdays.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Mammography Technologist preferred.
• Certification in Radiography and Mammography by ARRT is required.
• Flexibility in shift coverage and ability to handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mammography Imaging Exams as ordered by physicians.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to radiation safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of imaging areas and manage supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Monitoring

Emergency Response

Infection Control

Technical Scanning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from approved school Radiologic Technology

Completion of 40 hours continuing education in Mammography

Bachelor’s Level Degree

Job description

Mammography Tech - West Houston Imaging Center (7:00A - 3:30P)

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public .

Shift / Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with rotating Saturdays (7am - Noon).

SUMMARY

Performing Mammography Imaging Exams on patient with a mammogram exam ordered by a physician.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Patient Care

1. Ensures patient/family/staff and visitor safety at all times by monitoring his/her environment.

a. Safely screens patients, and manages the clinical and research driven clinical /evaluation process for implanted devices to obtain clearance for the imaging procedure. This includes all aspects of patient event reporting (UHC/ PSN) & Stop the Line.

2. Protect patients from ionizing radiation by following ALARA and Image Gently radiation safety guidelines, providing lead shielding when applicable and by monitoring technical scanning parameters.

3. Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and assists with emergency response teams. (nurse/physician, DIURT, MERIT, Code Blue)

4. Adheres to all infection control practices . Utilizes sterile or aseptic technique where applicable . Handles contrast media and contrast delivery equipment within manufacturer/division standards, properly administering contrast agents, carefully observing the six rights of drug administration 1.) Right Patient, 2.) Right Route, 3.) Right Dose, 4.) Right Time, 5.) Right Medication 6) Right Documentation

5. Demonstrates ability to work effectively in all assigned areas.

6. Demonstrates flexibility to the demands of patient care, including but not limited to: coming in early, staying late, alternative shift coverage, emergency “ride out team” and rotational call coverage etc., as needed/assigned.

7. Maintains cleanliness/orderliness of all imaging rooms, dressing rooms, and work areas . Responsible for stocking, transporting, and distribution of supplies within the section . Disposes of used linens as needed. Monitors personnel, work areas, and patient care areas to ensure that the levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with regulations

i. Decontaminate work and patient care areas as needed.

ii. Disposes of contrast, disposable coils, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

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It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 175279
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 97,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 116,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No

About the company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer center in Houston, Texas.

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