Per Diem Mammography Technologist I/II - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic: Fort Bend

Optum; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, is hiring Mammography Technologists to perform mammography and DEXA studies, using RIS and PACS, in our Radiology Department. You will work under physician orders and contribute to high-quality diagnostic imaging.

Requirements include ARRT certification, 40 hours mammography training with FDA/TMB standards, BLS, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay between $29 and $52 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED and graduation from an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• 40 hours mammography training approved by the ARRT and 25 supervised exams to meet FDA & TMB requirements.
• ARRT (R) MRT-General certificate or ability to attain ARRT(M) within one year.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Experience using Microsoft software.
• Working knowledge of mammography QA measures and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mammography and DEXA studies per physician orders.
• Utilize RIS and PACS systems for image processing and archiving.
• Prepare and position patients to obtain diagnostic-quality images.
• Maintain equipment safety and radiation safety protocols.
• May be assigned to other duties with supervisor approval.
• Produced Mammography and DEXA studies, plus other radiographic procedures as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Radiology procedures knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

ARRT MRT-General certificate or eligibility

BLS certified (American Heart Association)

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Mammography Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain images for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. The Mammography Technologist will perform Mammography and DEXA studies. The Mammography Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) and designated PACS system. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Mammography Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain images for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
• The Mammography Technologist will perform Mammography and DEXA studies
• The Mammography Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) and designated PACS system
• May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties
• Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Mammography Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain images for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
• The Mammography Technologist will perform Mammography and DEXA studies
• The Mammography Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) and designated PACS system
• May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties
• The Mammography Technologist will perform Mammography and DEXA studies, in addition to general radiographic studies, fluoroscopic studies, ASC procedures, and/or SCNB procedures

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications (All Levels):

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program
• 40 hours mammography training approved by the ARRT and 25 supervised exams to meet the minimum initial FDA & TMB requirements for mammographers
• ARRT (R) MRT-General Certificate or ability to attain ARRT(M) within one year of eligibility
• BLS through American Heart Association
• Experience using Microsoft
• Working knowledge of mammography quality assurance measures and accreditation requirements
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications: For Per Diem Mammography Technologist II

• 40 hours mammography training approved by the ARRT to meet the minimum initial FDA & TMB requirements for mammographers
• ARRT (R)(M) MRT-General Certificate
• 2+ years of experience in mammography or 1 year of KSC experience in X-ray and/or SCNB experience
• PACS and RIS experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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