Mammographer Prn

Mammographer PRN

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

• Work location:
  
  6100 Harris Parkway Southwest Fort Worth, Texas 76132
• Work Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday day/evening shifts and Saturdays until noon, as needed.

• Team based environment
• Workplace culture 2nd to none
• Great benefits/401k/PTO
• We operate on lean principles and rely heavily on a team atmosphere and individual performance

• 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.

• Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
• Perform mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
• Possess standard and advanced positioning skills.
• Perform quality diagnostic radiology exams for general radiography and fluoroscopic exams.
• Greet patient in a courteous manner.
• Introduce self by name and explain procedure to patient and family if necessary.
• Manage mammography QA tasks: phantom images, visual inspections, compression checks, screen contact checks, peer reviews, and monthly check lists for all mammography units. Inform Physicist of repairs as needed.
• Maintain equipment logs, preventive maintenance records, and physicist survey data for all X‑ray equipment.
• Collect and tabulate repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography, and stereotactic tables.
• Perform visual inspections for the RF, Tomo, mammography rooms, apron and glove leak checks, screen contact, peer review, and technologist peer review.
• Arrange for calibrations, electrical checks, QA book updates, and review all standards (ACR/TDH/FDA and JCAHO). Distribute film badges and continuing education certificates. Responsible for annual inspection by TDH and FDA. Attend monthly departmental staff meetings and complete quarterly QI reports for QRMC.
• Accurately enter patient data in the RIS system for patient tracking and exam verification (billing).
• Present patient case history and images to Radiologists for review by pulling images from PACS and hanging analog films on multiviewers as needed.
• Meet or exceed continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology as set by Texas Department of Health, American College of Health, American College of Radiology, and FDA/MQSA guidelines.
• Attend monthly departmental staff meetings and mandatory in‑services. Follow department‑specific/hospital policies regarding absences, tardies, time and attendance, supervisor notification, and the importance of wearing an  visible to patients, customers, hospital staff, and physicians.
• Verify patient with two identifiers.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness, inspect, and report any malfunctions.
• Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
• Recognize safety hazards and act to protect patients, self, and others.
• 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 and departmental growth.

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. We offer surgical and imaging services, a 24‑hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, and adult critical care. We are also a certified Heat Attack Center and have earned multiple awards for quality and service.

• 401k, Employee Assistance…