Mammography​/Breast Sonographer, Worth

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With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Works under minimal supervision with the physicians to perform two or more of the following areas MRI, CT, US, Mammography,and/or Diagnostic Imaging: exams, exam protocols, accreditation, operations, and facilitation of equipment maintenance. This position requires certification in Ultrasound Breast Imaging and Mammography. The work location is Moncrief Cancer Center, 400 W. Magnolia Ave, FT. Worth, Tx.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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• Education Graduate from AMA approved school
• Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment Upon Hire and (ARRT-R) Reg Techngst Radiography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-CT) Reg Techngst Comp Tomography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-MR) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-M) ARRT Mammography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or (ARRT-BS) ARRT Breast Sonography Licensed by Texas Medical Board (excluding MRI) Upon Hire or

• Experience 2 years related experience.

• Review physician orders for accuracy, diagnosis, sedation, and applicability to the imaging protocol. Screen patients for contrast allergies, contraindications, implants, metallic devices, foreign objects, and appropriateness that would prohibit or modify the imaging exam. Discuss findings with the radiologist including the ordering provider and/or physicist as applicable. If modification of protocol is necessary, consult with radiologist to determine appropriate, parameters, sequences, etc.
  
  Document changes as appropriate in electronic health record. Ensure other resources such as nursing, anesthesia, or rooms have been scheduled accordingly.
• Actively participates in the patient hand-off. Interviews patient (two patient identifier), and obtains medical history pertaining to procedure's and clinical criteria. Explains procedure and instructs patient on necessary requirements needed to provide diagnostic images. Answers questions/screening concerning procedures and IV contrast for relevant exams. Assists the physician as needed in performing procedures. Ensures that images and records are properly completed with patient identification data and appropriate labeling.
  
  Utilizes technical knowledge and skills to perform procedures accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with age specific criteria.
• Completes exam charges and image documentation in a timely manner. Administers oral and/or intravenous injections of contrast material as appropriate, observes patients for adverse reactions. Accesses patient for fall risk, assists patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's mental and physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room including positioning for exam. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and evaluates the…