Mammography Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering healthcare team at an innovative medical center dedicated to advancing patient care and research. This role involves operating specialized mammography and biopsy equipment, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety. You'll be integral in performing technical procedures, educating patients, and assisting radiologists in invasive procedures. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking healthcare initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and have the required qualifications, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a radiologic technologist is required.
• Must maintain ARRT certifications in Radiography and Mammography.

Responsibilities

• Operates mammography and biopsy equipment for patient diagnosis.
• Performs quality control and assists radiologists with procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Alpha/Numeric Dexterity

Education

Associate's Degree

ARRT Certification in Radiography

ARRT Certification in Mammography

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Mammography Equipment

Stereotactic Biopsy Equipment

Bone Densitometry Equipment

Job description

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, 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. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Operates specialized mammography, stereotactic biopsy, and bone densitometry equipment, performs direct patient care, and performs a variety of technical procedures to produce images for diagnosis of breast diseases and osteoporosis evaluation.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Selects and modifies positioning of patients and performs mammographic, stereotactic biopsy, breast pathology localizations, and bone density procedures.
2. Performs patient education with mammography patients.
3. 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.
4. Directly assists the radiologist with all invasive procedures, documents procedures, and renders first aid to patients if needed. Maintains report correlation of biopsy with pathology reports.
5. Coordinates with the O.R., central scheduling, physicians, or office staff for effective scheduling of the invasive breast procedures.
6. Keeps a par level of supplies stocked and available in the mammography rooms. Orders new supplies as needed.
7. Assists with the training of newly hired personnel and clinical training of students.
8. Assists in sending all required reports to physicians and patients.

Qualifications

Education and Licensure Required:

1. Associate’s Degree (preferred).
2. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R) and Mammography (M); must maintain as current.
3. Certified by State of Texas – MRT.
4. CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Experience Required:

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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills.
2. Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, physicians, visitors, and other hospital personnel.
3. Good written and oral communication skills.