MAMMOGRAPHER PRN

Mammographer- PRN

Texas Health Arlington’s Radiology OP Diagnostic department is looking for a top skilled Mammographer.  Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health Arlington: 810 W. Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012

Work hours: PRN, Saturday 8-12p and M-F coverage 

Department Highlights:

·       Team based environment

·       Workplace culture 2^nd to none

·       We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance

·       Highly engaged Radiology OP Diagnostic management

Here’s What You Need

Education

·       Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or

·       Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

·       1 year clinical experience in mammography preferred or

·       meet the mammography requirements as stated in Federal Register for MQSA in Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2) preferred

·       Breast ultrasound experience is preferred

Licenses and Certifications

·       ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography upon hire required And

·       ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography upon hire preferred Or

·       ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography 12 months required And

·       CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required And

·       BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

Direct Patient Care:

·       Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.

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

Quality Assurance/Control:

·       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.

Non Direct Patient Care:

·       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.

Patient Safety:

·       Verify patient with two identifiers.

·       Maintain equipment-clean and inspect, report any malfunctions.

Leadership/ Responsibility:

·       Attends monthly staff meetings.

·       Work collaboratively with the Departmental Director, TL Rad Mammographer and the Leadership Team for Process Improvement.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Mammographer:

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

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has a rich history in North Texas serving the local communities of Arlington, Kennedale, Pantego, Mansfield and Grand Prairie. We’re a 369-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1958. Our location in central Arlington provides convenient care to people in the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.  

We specialize in comprehensive medical/surgical care, cancer care, women’s services, behavioral health, neurosciences and emergency medicine. Plus, we’re a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, Level III Maternal Newborn care unit and a Level III Trauma Center. We’re accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.   

Texas Health Arlington Memorial is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Chest Pain Center and a Heart Failure Center. We’ve been recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for the exceptional care we provide to our stroke, heart failure and chest pain patients. We’re also a designated Magnet hospital! Our community members recently recognized us as the best emergency department in Arlington. Plus, we’re recognized by Blue Cross/Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center for care of our patients receiving Hip and Knee Replacement and Spine Surgery procedures. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, women’s health and much more.  

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-TC2