Mammography Technologist - Imaging Mammogram

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging, supporting other technologists and ensuring smooth patient flow. Flexibility to work shifts and at other campuses is required, with basic maintenance troubleshooting and QA participation.

The role emphasizes adherence to imaging competencies, patient confidentiality, and alignment with CHRISTUS values. Eligible for cross-campus assignments and ongoing education in imaging safety and technology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or equivalent required.
• 1 year of medical imaging experience required; mammography experience preferred.
• ARRT radiography certification required; mammography certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies and professional behavior.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies and standards of care.
• Promotes staff growth and engagement by collaborating with management and physicians.
• Assists radiologists and referring physicians to support patient throughput.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

Radiology technology program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Description

Summary: The Mammography Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The Mammography Technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The Mammography Technologist will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.


• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.


• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.


• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.


• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.


• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.


• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.


• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.


• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.


• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.


• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.


• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.


• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in medical imaging required


• 1 year of mammography experience preferred


• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Radiography (R) by ARRT required


• Mammography (M) by ARRT is required within 1 year of hire


• State Licensure required
  
  
  
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  
  
  • Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
  
  
  • New Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED
  
  
  
  


• BLS required

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time