Mammography Technologist

Portneuf Medical Center; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mammography Technologist to join their team in Harker Heights. This full-time role involves performing mammography procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in radiology technology, hold necessary certifications, and be passionate about providing quality healthcare. Join a compassionate team that values respect and teamwork while making a difference in patients' lives. This is an exciting opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiology program and hold MRT license.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and Mammography is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mammography procedures ensuring quality imaging parameters.
• Maintain communication with medical staff and assist in patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and quality assurance.

Skills

Patient Communication

Radiology Procedures

Quality Control

Radiation Safety

Education

Accredited Program of Radiology Technology

Medical Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT Certification for Radiography

ARRT Certification for Mammography

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification

Tools

Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS)

Hospital Information System (HIS)

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Mammography Technologist in Harker Heights, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• Explain Mammography procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform Mammography procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Order supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
• Ascertain that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Ascertain that patient charges are entered correctly.
• Release patient information in accordance with policies and procedures and accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Answer telephones in a courteous and professional manner within three (3) rings.
• Schedule patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
• Maintain Mammography procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Assist the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology practice.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies’ requirements are met.
• Ascertain that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
• Perform quality control on equipment ascertaining compliance with regulations. Notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintain all documentation supporting the quality control program and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an Accredited Program of Radiology Technology
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• Registered radiologic technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) for Radiography (R) and for Mammography (M)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous employment as a Mammography Technologist