Pasadena, TX, USA
14 days ago
Mammography Tech
Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.


Responsibilities

Operates specialized mammography, stereotactic biopsy and bone densitometry equipment, Performs direct patient care and Performs a variety of technical procedures to produce images for diagnosis of breast diseases and osteoporosis evaluation.

Selects and modifies positioning of patients and Performs mammographic, stereotactic biopsy, breast pathology localizations and bone density procedures Performs patient education with mammography patients Performs mandatory quality control of radiographic equipment, screens and processing for strict ACR, MQSA and state regulations. Performs daily cleaning of equipment and all necessary information is documented and takes appropriate action. Repeat/reject image analysis is maintained on a daily basisDirectly Assists the radiologist with all invasive procedures, documents procedures and renders first aid to patient if needed.  Maintains report correlation of biopsy with pathology reportsCoordinates with the O.R., central scheduling, physicians or office staff for effective scheduling of the invasive breast procedures. Keeps a par level of supplies stocked and available in the mammography rooms. Orders new supplies as neededAssists with the training of newly hired personnel and clinical training of studentsAssists in sending all required reports to physicians and patients.
Qualifications

Associate’s Degree  preferredRegistered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in  Radiography(R) an Mammography(M); must maintain currentCertified by State of Texas - MRTAmerican Heart CPR/BLS certification required
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