Sr. Mammography Technician

Sr. Mammography Tech- The Woodlands, TX

MUST HAVES:

• 4 years of Mammography Tech experience
• Registered Mammography Tech (ARRT-M)
• BLS certification up to date
• Registered Radiology Techn (ARRT-R)
• Proof of completion of accredited program Mammography program

NICE TO HAVE: Experience in Outpatient Center.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology; Graduate of an approved program of mammography technology.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs mammography radiographic exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: Prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department.
• Demonstrates ability to perform quality control and stereotactic exams.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job.
• Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
• Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists & department support staff.
• Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
• Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
• Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.
• Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.
• Responsible for supply management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.

Lalitha Neeharika Deta

Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist

(509) 6066147

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