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    Mammography Technologist - Dallas, United States - Parkland Health & Hospital System

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    Description

    Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care.

    By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years.

    Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job.

    It's our passion.

    Primary Purpose

    Responsible for performing routine to complex quality breast images to the standards of Parkland Health, State and Federal regulations.

    Minimum Specifications

    Education

    Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology and/or Mammography program.

    Prefer graduate of an accredited Mammography Technologist program, but are willing to train registered Radiology Technologist.

    Experience


    Prefer two years of experience in the performance of mammography to include screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms and assisting with breast procedures.

    Equivalent Education and/or Experience

    Certification/Registration/Licensure

    Must be registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R).

    Prefer ARRT Advanced Certification in Mammography (M).

    If hired with Radiography registry, must obtain advanced certification in Mammography (M) within 12 months of employment.

    Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Medical Board.

    Must have a current Healthcare Provider CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

    American Heart Association

    American Red Cross

    Military Training Network

    Required Tests for Placement

    Skills or Special Abilities

    Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

    Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.

    Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.


    Must be able to demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve images which meet American College of Radiology criteria for appropriate views.

    Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.


    Must be able to perform a team lift when setting up and removing moveable steps to the mobile mammography van.

    Responsibilities

    1.

    Performs mammography imaging of high quality for radiologists. Evaluates patient history and physicians orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed.

    2.

    Monitors the Quality Control Program, as mandated by MQSA and the state. Performs Quality Control (QC) checks on systems in accordance with requirements to ensure equipment functions properly. Notifies the proper personnel when QC tests are out of acceptable range.

    3.

    Maintains proper documentation on the patient's health record to track the procedures performed on each patient.

    4.


    Communicates and consults with patients informing them of procedures to be performed to ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible.

    5.


    Assists physicians in special procedures (needle locations, Stereo and Sono guided core biopsies, Mammotome biopsies, galactograms, etc) as needed to ensure that all procedures are performed to the standards of Parkland Health.

    Accesses and handles selected medication(s) and specimen(s).

    6.

    Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction.

    Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission of Parkland Health.

    7.


    Provides training and supervision to radiological students as they rotate through mammography area to ensure that Radiology students are well educated and trained in assigned areas.

    8.

    Maintains a positive working relationship with employees, medical staff, patients and visitors to ensure efficient work processes. Serves as a resource person for other mammography technologists.

    9.

    Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Mammography area.

    Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

    Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

    10.


    Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Mammography by attending seminars, reading professional journals and maintaining ARRT certification and Texas State licensure.

    Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

    11.


    Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, understands ¿ICARE¿ and it relationship to the work environment, attends department and modality meetings satisfactorily.

    Meets training deadlines, participates in annual goal implementation and monitoring of objectives set forth by Radiology Administration and/or Parkland Health.


    Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

    As part of our commitment to our patients and employees' wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.


    Nearest Major Market:
    Dallas


    Nearest Secondary Market:
    Fort Worth


    Job Segment:
    Medical Technologist, Healthcare Administration, Patient Care, Mammography, Radiology, Healthcare


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