Mammographer PRN

Mammographer PRN Burleson Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Are you looking for a rewarding career with flexibility? We’re looking for a Mammographer like you to join our Texas Health family.

• Work location:
  
  Texas Health Neighborhood Care and Wellness - 2750 SW Wilshire Blvd Burleson, Texas 76028
• Work environment:
  Radiology Services
• Work hours:
  
  PRN Variable Shifts Rotating Weekends and Holidays

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Required
• Or Associate's Degree Preferred
• Breast Ultrasound experience Preferred
• Or meet the mammography requirements as stated in Federal Register for MQSA in Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2). Preferred
• ARRT
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography Upon Hire Required
• And ARRT
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography Upon Hire Preferred
• Or ARRT
  - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography within 12 Months of hire Required
• and CMRT
  - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required
• And BCLS
  - Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 Days of hire Required

• Direct Patient Care:
  • Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
  • Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
  • Possesses standard and advanced positioning skills.
  • Performs quality diagnostic radiology exams for general radiography and fluoroscopic exams.
  • Greets patient in a courteous manner.
  • Introduces self by name and explains procedure to patient and family if necessary.
• Quality Assurance/Control:
  • Mammography:
    Phantom images, visual inspections, compression checks, screen contract, peer reviews, monthly check list for all mammography units.
  • Informs Physicist when any repairs are done on the mammography units as needed.
  • Equipment Maintenance:
    Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
  • Repeat Rates:
    Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography and stereotactic table.
  • Diagnostic Radiology:
    Visual inspections for the R F, Tomo, mammo rooms and apron and glove leak checks, screen contact, peer review and technologist peer review.
  • Other:
    Arrange for calibrations, arrange for electrical checks, review and update all QA books, review all standards (ACR/TDH/FDA and JCAHO), distribute film badges, generate and distribute continuing education certificates.
  • Responsible for annual inspection by TDH and FDA.
  • Attend monthly departmental staff meetings.
  • Responsible for completing quarterly QI report for QRMC.
• Non-Direct Patient Care:
  • Documentation:
    Accurately enters patient data in RIS system for patient tracking and patient exam verification (billing of exam).
  • Present patient case history and images to Radiologists for review by pulling images from PACS and hanging analog films on multiviewers as needed.
  • Training, Education, and Team Support:
    Meets or exceeds continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology as deemed necessary from Texas Department of Health, American College of Health, American College of Radiology, and FDA/MQSA guidelines.
  • Attends monthly departmental staff meetings and mandatory in services.
  • Follows department specific/hospital policies in reference to absences, tardies, time and attendance, supervisor notification, and the importance of wearing  visible to patients, customers, and hospital staff and physicians.
• Patient Safety:
  • Verify patient with two identifiers.
  • Maintain equipment-clean and inspect, report any malfunctions.
  • Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
  • Recognize safety hazards; acts to protect patients, self and others.
• Leadership/ Responsibility:
  • Attends monthly staff meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with the…