Mammography Technologist

Company: Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
Location: Harker Heights
Posted on: March 8, 2025

Job Description:

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 . You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Mammography Technologist in Harker Heights, TX. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team:
  • Seton Medical Center Harker Heights is an 83-bed acute care hospital offering services such as Cardiology, Emergency Services and a Level IV Trauma Designated ER, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Gastroenterology, Diagnostic Services and more.
    Responsibilities
    
    
    • Explain Mammography procedure to the patient and/or family member in a thorough and professional manner.
    • Perform Mammography procedures ascertaining appropriate imaging parameters (MAS, KVP, positioning, etc.) are utilized, providing physician with a quality diagnostic procedure.
    • Enter and retrieve patient information from the Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) in a proficient manner.
    • Provide minimal nursing care to patient, ascertaining the patient is comfortable in the department. Seek additional nursing or physician assistance when necessary.
    • Transport patients to and from Imaging Services ascertaining that the patient is relocated without injury or incident.
    • Order supplies for the division, ensuring that patient care is not interrupted.
    • Prepare and maintain department paperwork, verifying accuracy of information.
    • Ascertain that the delivery of patient care and billing are compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
    • Ascertain that patient charges are entered correctly.
    • Release patient information in accordance with policies and procedures and accrediting and regulatory agencies.
    • Answer telephones in a courteous and professional manner within three (3) rings.
    • Schedule patient examinations according to departmental procedures.
    • Maintain Mammography procedure rooms and work area in a clean and organized manner.
    • Maintain effective communication with medical staff, administrative staff, nursing staff and other team members.
    • Assist the organization in incorporating the guiding principles into its radiology practice.
    • Ascertain the delivery of patient care is provided in a personalized, professional and quality manner.
    • Ascertain that Joint Commission, local, state and federal accrediting and licensing bodies' requirements are met.
    • Ascertain that the delivery of patient care is compliant with the accrediting and regulatory agencies.
    • Assist in the Quality Assurance / Improvement Program of Imaging Services.
    • Perform quality control on equipment ascertaining compliance with regulations. Notify management immediately of any potential malfunction or hazard of equipment.
    • Maintain all documentation supporting the quality control program and regulatory compliance.
    • Adhere to appropriate radiation safety, practicing the concept of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA).
      Qualifications
      
      Job Requirements:
      • Graduate of an Accredited Program of Radiology Technology
      • Licensed by the Texas Medical Board as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT)
      • Registered radiologic technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) for Radiography (R) and for Mammography (M)
      • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Preferred Job Requirements:
        • Previous employment as a Mammography Technologist

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