Mammography Technologist - Kerrville, United States - Peterson Health

Description

Job Description

Peterson Health's flagship hospital, Peterson Regional Medical Center, a 124-bed, not-for-profit rural community hospital located in Kerrville, TX began a legacy of exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care – forming the foundation of Peterson's inspired mission to offer world-class care, today, tomorrow, and always.

The mammography technologist works under the supervision of the radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA techniques; assists with invasive procedures as requested.

Required Education:
Associates in Radiologic Science and/or completion of an ARRT approved program

Preferred Education:
Bachelors in Radiologic Science

Required Technical Skills:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision making and patient care skills.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and both radiation and MRI safety.

3. Utilizes radiation protection principles of ALARA and Image Wisely.

4. Knowledge of medical terminology.

5. Ability to determine exposure factors to achieve optimum radiographic images with a minimum exposure to patients.

6. Ability to examine images for the purpose of evaluation of techniques, positions, and other related qualities.

7. Ability to position patient and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum image of desired anatomy.

8. Skill in safe and efficient operation of imaging equipment.

9. Ability to determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with high degree of efficiency.

10. Knowledge of proper use of contrast and injection of such contrast for patient exams.

11. Uses blameless apology, HEART, and other emotional intelligent skills to meet the needs of each patient.

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
R.T. (R) (M) ARRT, M.R.T. from the Texas Medical Board, and BLS from American Red Cross

Preferred Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Multiple modality registry from ARRT

Required Experience:
Minimum of one year experience in mammography. Minimum exam and continuing education requirements established by MQSA/TDH.