Mammographer Part Time Days

Texas Health Resources•Arlington, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammographer will be responsible for performing mammograms and diagnostic radiographs, producing quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines, and possessing standard and advanced positioning skills. This role also involves quality assurance and control tasks specific to mammography equipment, including phantom images, visual inspections, compression checks, and monthly checklists. The Mammographer will maintain equipment logs, perform preventative maintenance, and inform the Physicist of any repairs. Additionally, the position requires accurate documentation of patient data in the RIS system, presenting patient case histories and images to Radiologists, and meeting continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology. Patient safety is paramount, involving verification of patients with two identifiers, maintaining equipment cleanliness and functionality, and responding appropriately to emergency situations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography upon hire required
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Either by the TDH or TMB) upon hire required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred
1 Year clinical experience in mammography Pref
Meet the mammography requirements as stated in Federal Register for MQSA in Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2). Pref

Responsibilities

Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
Possesses standard and advanced positioning skills.
Performs mammography quality assurance and control tasks: 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.
Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
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 Multi viewers as needed.
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.
Verify patient with two identifiers.
Maintain equipment-clean and inspect, report any malfunctions.
Respond to emergency situations appropriately.