Mammographer PRN - Breast Center

Are you looking for a rewarding career with family-friendly hours and top-notch benefits? We are looking for a qualified Mammographer like you to join our Texas Health family.

Position Highlights:

Work location: Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Department: Radiology Breast Center PRN (as needed) - Saturday 8am - Noon and occasionally Tuesday evenings until 7pm.  Rotating shifts and schedules on other days.

At Texas Health Southwest, we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 262-bed, full-service hospital that has served southwest Ft, Worth since 1987.

If you are looking for surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy and adult critical care we’ve got it. Plus we’re a certified Heat attack center.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Southwest is Magnet-designated, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Qualifications:

•   Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology required.

•   Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology preferred.

•   1 year of clinical experience in Mammography preferred.

•  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 required upon hire.

•  ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography preferred upon hire.

•  ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography required within 12 months of hire.

•  CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB required upon hire.

•   BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 Days of hire required.

Position Responsibilities THSW Mammographers will be responsible for performing mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful Mammographers will:

•  Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.

•  Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.

•  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.

•  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.

•  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.

•  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.

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

Here are a few of our recent awards:

2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row) Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running) “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®

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.

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