Mammo Tech PRN

About the role

The Mammography Technologist I, under a Radiologist's supervision, performs Breast Imaging procedures on patients as requested by a physician or licensed provider for disease and injury diagnosis following established protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality Breast Imaging procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients.
• Identifies patient service needs.
• Ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient.
• Establishes rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test.
• Absorbs the patient and area for the procedure.
• Position the patient, adjust immobilization devices, and move equipment into position.
• Adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques.
• Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Aids in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation.
• This includes requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Able to perform high quality Breast Imaging procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently.
• This complies with established System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks exclusively without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
• Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Qualifications

• Belonging Statement: We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
• Grad of an Accredited Program Radiologic Program
• ARRT-Mammography (ARRT-M)
• Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• Minimum 1 Year of Mammo Tech experience

Skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtained within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer

Benefits

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Pay

N/A

Schedule

PRN