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Catholic Health Initiatives Mammography Technologist in Houston, Texas
Overview
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Operates specialized mammography, stereotactic biopsy and bone densitometry equipment, performs direct patient care and performs a variety of technical procedures to produce images for diagnosis of breast diseases and osteoporosis evaluation.
Position Responsibilities:
Selects and modifies positioning of patients and Performs mammographic, stereotactic biopsy, breast pathology localizations and bone density procedures
Performs patient education with mammography patients
Performs mandatory quality control of radiographic equipment, screens and processing for strict ACR, MQSA and state regulations. Performs daily cleaning of equipment and all necessary information is documented and takes appropriate action. Repeat/reject image analysis is maintained on a daily basis
Directly Assists the radiologist with all invasive procedures, documents procedures and renders first aid to patient if needed. Maintains report correlation of biopsy with pathology reports
Coordinates with the O.R., central scheduling, physicians or office staff for effective scheduling of the invasive breast procedures.
Keeps a par level of supplies stocked and available in the mammography rooms. Orders new supplies as needed
Assists with the training of newly hired personnel and clinical training of students
Assists in sending all required reports to physicians and patients.
Qualifications
Education and Licensure Required:
Associate’s Degree (preferred)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography(R) and Mammography(M); must maintain as current
Certified by State of Texas – MRT
CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
Experience Required:
- One (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills
Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, physicians, visitors and other hospital personnel.
Good written and oral communication skills
Pay Range
$30.55 - $44.30 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.