THFM RAD MAMMOGRAPHER

Texas Health Resources • Flower Mound, TX

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Flower Mound
Work hours: Full time, working 32 hours weekly- availability needed 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
Department highlights:
Thriving workplace culture
Engaging and inclusive environment
Leadership that prioritizes support, growth and collaboration

Here’s What You Need
Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology (Required)
Associate’s degree (Preferred)
Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in mammography (Preferred)
Or meet the mammography requirements as stated in the Federal Register for MQSA Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2) (Preferred)
ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (Required upon hire)
ARRT – Mammography certification (Preferred upon hire OR required within 12 months)
CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Required upon hire; issued by TDH or TMB)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly)

Skills
Ability to produce high quality mammography with special views as directed by the radiologist, excellent verbal and writing skills, and ability to organize and analyze information.
What You Will Do
Direct Patient Care
Quality Assurance/Control
Mammography: 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.
Equipment Maintenance: Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
Repeat Rates: Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography and stereotactic table.
Diagnostic Radiology: Visual inspections for the R F, Tomo, mammo rooms and apron and glove leak checks, screen contact, peer review and technologist peer review.
Other: Arrange for calibrations, arrange for electrical checks, review and update all QA books, review all standards (ACR/TDH/FDA and JCAHO), distribute film badges, generate and distribute continuing education certificates. Responsible for annual inspection by TDH and FDA. Attend monthly departmental staff meetings. Responsible for completing quarterly QI report for QRMC.
Non Direct Patient Care
Patient Safety
Leadership/ Responsibility

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee
Depending on status, benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Entity Highlights:
99-bed facility with more than 500 physicians on our medical staff who practice a full range of specialties. In addition to our modern facility and high-tech equipment, we have a dedicated team of physicians and staff who go above and beyond to provide the highest quality medical care to every patient who comes through our door. As a result, we’ve been recognized as the best provider of healthcare services by our patients, peers and the community numerous times.
If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]
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Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology (Required)
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography (Required upon hire)
• CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (Required upon hire; issued by TDH or TMB)
• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly)
• Ability to produce high quality mammography with special views as directed by the radiologist, excellent verbal and writing skills, and ability to organize and analyze information.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in mammography (Preferred)
• Or meet the mammography requirements as stated in the Federal Register for MQSA Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2) (Preferred)
• ARRT – Mammography certification (Preferred upon hire OR required within 12 months)

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care
• Quality Assurance/Control
• Mammography: 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.
• Equipment Maintenance: Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
• Repeat Rates: Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography and stereotactic table.
• Diagnostic Radiology: Visual inspections for the R F, Tomo, mammo rooms and apron and glove leak checks, screen contact, peer review and technologist peer review.
• Other: Arrange for calibrations, arrange for electrical checks, review and update all QA books, review all standards (ACR/TDH/FDA and JCAHO), distribute film badges, generate and distribute continuing education certificates. Responsible for annual inspection by TDH and FDA. Attend monthly departmental staff meetings. Responsible for completing quarterly QI report for QRMC.
• Non Direct Patient Care
• Patient Safety
• Leadership/ Responsibility

Benefits

• benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees