Senior Mammography Technologist, Southwest Breast Center

Memorial Hermann Health System hiring for Senior Mammography Technologist, Southwest Breast Center jobs in West University Place, TX, US

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Memorial Hermann Breast Care Center at Southwest Hospital is actively seeking a skilled and enthusiastic full-time Senior Mammography Technologist.
- Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday
- Open until 1:00 PM on Saturday

Memorial Hermann provides employees with a well-rounded benefit package that covers your physical, emotional and financial health. Full-time employees start accruing Paid Time Off (PTO) on their first day of employment and also includes seven designated holidays, two personal holidays and one spiritual holiday.
From tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment to mental health resources and retirement planning, Memorial Hermann provides a supportive environment for every one of its employees.

This position performs mammography radiographic procedures that are used by physicians to detect abnormalities, make diagnoses and treat patients. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities. Job Description
Memorial Hermann Breast Care Center at Southwest Hospital is actively seeking a skilled and enthusiastic full-time Senior Mammography Technologist.

• Full-time, Day Shift, Monday through Friday
• Open until 1:00 PM on Saturday

Memorial Hermann provides employees with a well-rounded benefit package that covers your physical, emotional and financial health. Full-time employees start accruing Paid Time Off (PTO) on their first day of employment and also includes seven designated holidays, two personal holidays and one spiritual holiday.
From tuition reimbursement & student loan repayment to mental health resources and retirement planning, Memorial Hermann provides a supportive environment for every one of its employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology; graduate of an approved program of Mammography Technology.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support.
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-R).
• Registered Mammography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-M).

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Four (4) years of prior experience as a Mammography Technologist.
• Demonstrates ability to perform quality control and stereotactic exams.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs mammography radiographic exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: prepares patients for exam, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients for the exam, selects appropriate imaging techniques, and ensures technical quality of the images.
• Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department.
• Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
• Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
• Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.
• Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.
• Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
• Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
• Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.
• Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.
• Responsible for supply management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.