Lead Mammography Technologist

About the role

The Lead Mammography Technologist position at Houston Methodist West Hospital is responsible for performing mammograms for screening, diagnostic, and interventional purposes. This role requires a minimum of four years of experience as a Mammography Technologist, with consideration given to those with three years of experience and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammograms for screening, diagnostic, and interventional purposes
• Completes quality controls as necessary
• Works independently to exercise sound judgment and execute above-average clinical skills on challenging diagnostic procedures and patient care situations
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic procedures, including assisting with sterile technique
• Proactively assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality, and patient experience
• Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of service that the department performs
• Interacts with department staff to provide feedback to management on team member's performance and conduct
• Collaborates with management for improvement of employee satisfaction, implementation of protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service
• Leads and initiates problem resolution within the work unit
• Facilitates teamwork by coordinating department needs and responding positively to requests for assistance

Requirements

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
• Four years’ experience as a Mammography Technologist. May consider HM employee with three years’ experience, as a Mammography Technologist who demonstrates leadership abilities
• Required licenses and certifications include ARRT-R, ARRT-M, CMRT, and BLS

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
• Experience: Four years’ experience as a Mammography Technologist. May consider HM employee with three years’ experience, as a Mammography Technologist who demonstrates leadership abilities

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

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Schedule

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