Mammo Technologist II PRN

About the role

The Mammography Technologist II position at Houston Methodist West 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 is fully competent in all aspects of various mammography procedures. The Mammography Technologist II also serves as a mentor to Mammography Technologist I and students.

Responsibilities

• Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to mammography standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
• Mentors Mammography Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others.
• Works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging mammography procedures and patient care situations.
• Performs mammograms for both diagnostic and screening purposes; performs biopsies and bone density exams.
• Proactively assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience including positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and interventional breast procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
• 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

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.
• 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 work flow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Details will be provided upon hire.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with some weekend coverage as needed.