PRN Mammo Tech

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a skilled Mammography Radiologic Technologist to perform mammography procedures crucial for patient diagnostics and treatment. This role emphasizes attention to patient care, safety, and efficiency. Candidates should have a strong educational background in radiologic and mammography technology, relevant certifications, and commit to the organization's mission of delivering exceptional community health services.

Responsibilities include preparing patients, ensuring technical quality of imaging, and maintaining equipment safety standards while promoting individual professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography radiographic exams ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Enter and monitor patient data.
• Perform quality assurance on mammography equipment.
• Take emergency call within the department.
• Promotes professional growth by meeting education requirements.

Skills

Patient handling

Attention to detail

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of radiologic technology

Graduated from an approved program of mammography technology

Tools

Mammography equipment

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

This position performs mammography radiographic procedures that are used by physicians to detect abnormalities, make diagnoses and treat patients.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 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)
• 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

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

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.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment.
• May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department 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.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned. Together, we’re creating an environment where exceptional care can flourish. It starts with you.