Mammography Tech- Memorial City Breast Center at Memorial Hermann Health System summary:
The Mammography Technician at Memorial Hermann performs essential radiographic procedures to detect abnormalities in patients, emphasizing high-quality, efficient care. This role requires maintaining safety standards, preparing patients, and ensuring the technical quality of imaging. Additionally, the technician promotes professional growth and adheres to organizational goals to create exceptional community experiences.
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 SummaryThis position performs mammography radiographic procedures that are used by physicians to detect abnormalities, make diagnoses and treat patients.
Job DescriptionMinimum QualificationsEducation: 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:- 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.
- Enters and monitors patient data.
- Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
- Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department 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.
Keywords:
Mammography, Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Breast Imaging, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Radiation Safety, Radiology Technologist, ACR Accreditation, Texas Medical Board
