Mammography Technologist - PRN

RAYUS Radiology; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

RAYUS Radiology is seeking a Mammography Technologist to join our Plano and McKinney centers in a temporary PRN role, 8am–4pm. You will operate Mammography equipment to image patients for diagnostic purposes while delivering compassionate patient support and clear explanations of procedures.

You must be ARRT registered, AMA-trained, and state-licensed if required, with CPR and MQSA CEU compliance. Prior Mammography experience and bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• ARRT registered technologist in good standing
• Graduate of AMA approved school of radiography
• Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
• CPR certification
• Must be able to perform Mammography procedures independently
• Certification in imaging specialty
• Continuing CEUs as required by MQSA or state
• Preferred: bilingual

Responsibilities

• Operate Mammography equipment to produce diagnostic images with patient-centered care
• Explain procedures and prepare patients, including positioning
• Perform routine and advanced Mammography imaging with minimal supervision
• Adjust scan parameters and apply dose reduction techniques
• Maintain accurate patient records in RIS
• Keep work area clean and compliant with safety standards
• Support department with protocol updates and training as needed

Skills

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

AMA approved school of radiography

Tools

RIS

ACR toolkit

Job description

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Mammography Technologist to join our team. As a Mammography Technologist, you will operate your assigned machine to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Mammography services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. This is a temporary (PRN) position working 8am to 4pm at our Plano and McKinney centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(90%) Patient Mammography Imaging

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
• Explains and prepares patients for Mammography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
• Performs routine and advanced Mammography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
• Adjusts Mammography scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
• Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area including equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements

(5%) Mammography Department Support

• Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
• Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
• Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

Minimum:

• ARRT registered technologist, current and in good standing
• Graduate of the American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
• Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Must have training and experience sufficient to competently perform Mammography procedures independently
• Certification in imaging specialty
• Must have continuing CEU's in modality as required by MQSA or state specific

Preferred:

• Bilingual

RAYUS is committed to delivering clinical excellence in communities across the U.S., driven by our passion for and superior service to referring providers and patients. RAYUS Radiology is built on our brilliant medicine, brilliant team, brilliant technology and services - all to provide the highest level of patient care possible.

We bring brilliance to health and wellness. Join our team and shine the light on Radiology Services! RAYUS Radiology is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.

We offer benefits (based on eligibility) including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, pet insurance, PTO and holiday pay and many more! Visit our career page to see them all www.rayusradiology.com/careers.