Mammo Technologist II

About the role

The Mammography Technologist II position at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is an experienced role that completes a variety of routine and specialized mammograms. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and serves as a mentor to Mammography Technologist I and students.

Responsibilities

• Completes mammograms for both diagnostic and screening purposes
• Performs biopsies and bone density exams
• Assists with diagnostic and interventional breast procedures
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members
• Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during procedures
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required
• Reports near misses and inputs errors into the hospital's patient safety reporting system
• Engages students and co-workers in learning opportunities
• Participates in special projects and department initiatives

Requirements

• Graduate of an education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s)
• Three years' experience as a Mammography Technologist
• Required CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) andARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV andARRT-M - Radiologic Technologist - Mammography (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist_PSV andBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Qualifications

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Sound judgment and execution of above average clinical skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and team player skills
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision

Skills

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers
• Peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals
• Uses critical thinking skills to review and critique images
• Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement
• Observes and proactively addresses patient reactions
• Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required
• Engages students and co-workers in learning opportunities

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

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Schedule

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