Radiology - MAMMO Tech

Mammography Technologist II

The Mammography Technologist II, under general supervision of a Radiologist, 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.

Title:

Mammography Tech

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 7am-5pm

Setting: 4 mammography rooms, 1 bone density room, 2 ultrasound rooms

Required

Certifications:

ARRT - M, BLS

Required Experience:

2 years of experience as a Mammography Tech; procedure experience

Location:

Baylor Grapevine

Essential Functions of the Role:

• 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.

Key Success Factors:

• Able to perform high quality Breast Imaging procedures including stereotactic biopsies, needle localization, ultrasound-guided biopsies.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficient in compliance with established System and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks independently without need for routine oversight.
• Able to maintain a calm and helpful attitude, even under times of stress, and take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, continued education, and skills appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include
- 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

Qualifications:

Education:

Grad of an Accredited Program

Required Experience:

2 years of experience as a Mammography Tech; procedure experience

Certification/License/Registration:
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):