Mammography Technologist I (up to 19 hrs/wk; work at all campuses as needed for coverage)

Up to 19.99 hours per week with no benefits. Must be willing to work at all campuses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography Program
• 8 hours initial digital training
• 8 hours initial tomosynthesis training
• 0+ years of experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT-R)
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-M)
• Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
• American Heart Association (BLS)

Responsibilities

• Works independently to complete screening, diagnostic mammographic, breast intervention, and bone density exams, including common and special mammographic exams of moderate complexity.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special breast procedures.
• Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to breast exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.
• Promotes a positive work environment and collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Proactively responds to patient needs and optimizes protocols for better patient care, image quality, and patient experience (positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors, and appropriate use of lead shielding).
• Assists physicians during procedures, including sterile technique.
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
• Performs screening, diagnostic, breast intervention, and bone densitometry procedures, including common and special exams of moderate complexity.
• Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).
• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly, maintaining proper sterile techniques.
• Complies with job role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.
• Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into the appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Performs imaging equipment quality control (QC) at required intervals to ensure all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (e.g., medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures and enters charges at the time service is delivered.