Mammography Technology Opportunity
TalentWell is hiring a Mammography Technologist to work for one of the top 5 largest Health Systems in the Greater Houston area within their Memorial City Facility. Those who apply must have their ARRT-R and ARRT-M and they must be licensed in the state of Texas. This is a rewarding opportunity with a company that offers competitive benefits, tremendous room for growth, and amazing company culture.
- Full time, permanent role
- Pay: $68,000 to $95,000
- Location: Memorial City: 77024
- Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Retirement, PTO, Life Insurance + More
Mammography Technologist Essential Job Functions:
- 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.
- Helps maintain appropriate patient flow and ensures delivery of quality services in the imaging department.
- Demonstrates excellent technical skills. Acts as a resource and mentor to staff and less experienced technologists. Introduces and demonstrates new techniques to the other technologists.
- Reviews incomplete exam list and unsigned report status routinely.
- Functions as a liaison between physicians, technologists and department support staff.
- Enters and monitors patient data and health history as its pertinent to the exam being performed.
- Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment. Recommends equipment modifications. Identifies and helps to resolve equipment malfunctions. Completes initial and renewal application for ACR and any other accreditation.
- Maintains safety, environmental, and infection control procedures for the department.
- Helps schedule technologists to ensure appropriate staffing for expected patient volume.
- Intervenes with patients to help resolve complaints and issues.
- Responsible for supply management.
- Takes emergency call within the department.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Facility 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Mammography Technologist Key Skills and Qualifications
Education: 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)
- *1 year of prior experience as an Mammography Technologist required
- Demonstrates ability to perform quality control and stereotactic exams
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions
- Mammography Technologist Physical Requirements:
- Position requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs., prolonged standing, frequent walking, stooping, and squatting, fine hand dexterity, eye-hand coordination, the ability to receive oral and written communication, and to communicate verbally and in writing are also necessary, the visual ability to monitor instruments, computers, and equipment, recognize alphanumeric characters, distinguish colors, and observe physical characteristics are essential to this position
TalentWell is a National recruitment firm with headquarters located in Houston Texas. We specialize in contract-to-hire and permanent placement positions across a number of industries including oil & gas, manufacturing, and healthcare. We offer all of our employee’s excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. TalentWell is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $68,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person