Mammography Technologist

Harker Heights, Texas

Employer: Ardent Health Services
Industry: Imaging
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview

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.

Fulf illing your purpose begins here:

People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .

Your team is bigger than your department:
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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).

Qualifications

Job 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 Job Requirements:
  • Previous employment as a Mammography Technologist
Created: 2024-06-26
Reference: 103178
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Harker Heights

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