Mammographer Part- Time

• 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 Requried 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

   

Position Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

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 ID badge 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 Departmental Director, TL Rad Mammographer and the Leadership Team for Process Improvement.
• Work toward becoming more effective with the leadership team regarding strategic objectives, synergistic of department growth.

Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Mammographer, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Resources a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• • 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)  

  • Companies That Care® list by PEOPLE magazine and Great Place to Work® 2024 
  • The Top Workplaces D-FW 2024 by The Dallas Morning News (recognition celebrates 150 businesses that are contributing to the North Texas business environment by creating strong work cultures.) 
  • 2024 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the seventh year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.) 
  • 2024 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (10th consecutive year & we're the only health system in Texas recognized.) 

   

Additional perks of being a Mammographer:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.