Mammography Technologist - Southwest Breast Center

VS Tech Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform mammography exams and ensure compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate must possess ARRT-M and ARRT-R certifications, be licensed by the Texas Medical Board, and have at least 1 year of experience in the field. Responsibilities include patient handling, quality assurance of equipment, and maintaining efficient operations within the imaging department.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT-M and ARRT-R certifications.
• Licensed by Texas Medical Board (MRT).
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Mammography Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Maintain patient flow and quality services in imaging department.
• Conduct quality assurance on mammography equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Patient handling

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of accredited school of radiologic technology

Graduate of approved program of mammography technology

Tools

Mammography equipment

Radiology software

Job description

Mammography Technologist - Southwest Breast Center

Job Openings Mammography Technologist - Southwest Breast Center

About the job Mammography Technologist - Southwest Breast Center

Must have:

• ARRT-M Registered
• ARRT-R Registered
• Licensed by Texas Medical Board (MRT)

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a Breast Center
• Good tenure/work history
• Willing to work at SW location (59 South and Beechnut/Beltway 8 area)

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology; Graduate of an approved program of mammography technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R)
• Registered Mammography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M)

Experience/ Knowledge/ Skills:

*1 year of prior experience as an Mammography Technologist required

• Demonstrates ability to perform quality control and stereotactic exams
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Performs mammography radiographic exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department.
• Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
• Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.
• Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
• Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
• Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.
• Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.
• Responsible for supply management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.