Supplemental Mammographer-PRN ; Upper Kirby OPID

Supplemental Mammographer-PRN Days (Upper Kirby OPID)

Apply for the Supplemental Mammographer-PRN Days (Upper Kirby OPID) role at Memorial Hermann Health System
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Job Summary

Hours can vary M-F from 7am-4pm.

This position performs mammography radiographic procedures that are used by physicians to detect abnormalities, make diagnoses and treat patients.

Job Description

Perform mammography radiographic exams on patients, ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures. Prepare patients for exams, explain procedures, administer contrast when necessary, position patients, select appropriate imaging techniques, and ensure technical quality of images. Enter and monitor patient data. Perform quality assurance on mammography equipment. Identify and report accidents, complaints or equipment malfunctions. Take emergency call within the department. Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors;

adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting mandatory/continuing education and skills competency requirements. Support department-based goals and serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrate 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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: preps patients, explains procedure, administers contrast when necessary, positions patients, selects appropriate imaging techniques, ensures technical quality of 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care