Mammography Tech

• Performs advanced Breast Imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols
• Performs high quality Breast Imaging procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures
• Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques
• Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment
• Reports issues to management or appropriate department
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and according to department policies and standards for interpretation promptly

• Grad of an Accredited Program
• 1 Year of Relevant Mammography experience (can include clinical experience)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
• Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT): Licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
• ARRT-M Mammography (ARRT-M): Must have ARRT-R and ARRT-M
• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R)

Knowledge in Stereotactic biopsies

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• $10,000 Sign On Bonus (external applicants only)
• Relocation bonus for those that qualify