Mammographer- HCW

Job Title

Mammographer- HCW
- Days

Health Center for Women, 1201 S. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, United States

The Mammographer I-IV performs specialized mammographic procedures in accordance with established professional and departmental standards and procedures.

• Performs procedures as ordered and obtains images according to written protocols.
• Positions patients’ appropriately using immobilization and protective equipment as directed by the provider.
• Organizes and accurately performs the individual steps in established procedures in the proper sequence. Reviews, manipulates, and evaluates images to deliver high quality diagnostic images. This includes any required post processing at remote workstations.
• Performs and documents quality control on equipment according to manufacturer guidelines or department protocols; recognizes and takes appropriate action for abnormal results. Reports equipment problems and failures to Bio-Medical or Manager.
• Ensures a safe and clean environment with all the necessary supplies needed to perform studies and procedures in exam room.
• Applies and follows radiation safety principles (i.e. ALARA) to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity and a positive attitude.
• Understands and uses PACS, EMR, and other software related to job responsibilities.
• Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
• Ability to work in variable environments and locations.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all breast imaging procedures at all JPS mammography sites, including breast interventional procedures. Participates in a QI/QC activity with documented outcomes.
• Prepares and sets up medical supplies using aseptic techniques if appropriate. Explains procedures to patients.
• Performs routine assignments using existing procedures, and has conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within own discipline, typically acquired through technical training.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments, and receiving instruction, guidance, and direction from others.
• Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned and to adapt to schedule changes and variable work hours.

• Associates degree or equivalent from JRCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology Science.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) and Mammography (M).
• Certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required.

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