Per Diem​/PRN Mammography Technologist

Parkland Health and Hospital System is seeking a per diem / prn Mammography Technologist for a per diem / prn job in Dallas, Texas.

• Specialty:
  Mammography Technologist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Up to 40.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Per Diem

Location:

Moody Outpatient Center

Primary Purpose

Responsible for the filming and developing of routine to complex quality breast images to the standards of PHHS, State and Federal regulations.

Education

• Must be a graduate of a Joint Review Committee On Education In Radiologic Technology (JCERT) accredited school or program.
• Must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic Technology.

• Must have two years of experience in the performance of mammography to include assisting with biopsies and needle localizations
  -OR-
• Must have trained in Mammography through an approved school.

• Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification from Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or Texas Medical Board.
• Must have ARRT Advanced Certification in Mammography.
• Must have a current Healthcare Provider (BLS Level) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:

• Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to instruct, lead and supervise Mammography Technologist I and II.
• 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 communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
• 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.

• Performs mammography tests and develops the results to produce quality breast images for radiologists. Evaluates patient history and physicians orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed. May assist physicians in special procedures as needed to ensure that all procedures are performed to the standards of PHHS. Accesses and handles selected medications.
• Processes Quality Control checks on systems in accordance with American College of Radiology, including notifying supervisor of maintenance needs to ensure equipment functions properly.
• Maintains proper documentation on the Radiology Information System to track the procedures performed on each patient.
• Communicates and consults with patients informing them of procedures to be performed to ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with employees, medical staff, patients and visitors to ensure efficient work processes. May be responsible for providing training and supervision to radiologic students as they rotate through mammography area to ensure that radiology students are well educated and trained in assigned areas.
• 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 PHHS.
• 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…