Mammography Technologist - Competitive Pay

Mammography Technologist

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Join our team as a day shift, full-time Mammography Technologist in Harker Heights, TX. Fulfilling your purpose begins here: People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

Job Description

• Explain Mammography procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
• Perform Mammography procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
• Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
• Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
• Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
• Order supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
• Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
• Ascertain that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Ascertain that patient charges are entered correctly.
• Release patient information in accordance with policies and procedures and accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Answer telephones in a courteous and professional manner within three (3) rings.
• Schedule patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
• Maintain Mammography procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
• Assist the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology practice.
• Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
• Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies' requirements are met.
• Ascertain that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
• Perform quality control on equipment ascertaining compliance with regulations. Notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
• Maintain all documentation supporting the quality control program and regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited Program of Radiology Technology
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• Registered radiologic technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) for Radiography (R) and for Mammography (M)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Preferred Requirements

• Previous employment as a Mammography Technologist

Community Overview

Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.