Mammographer PRN Days
Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Mammographer works in the Radiology Department Breast Center at Texas Health Alliance in Fort Worth, Texas. This PRN role performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs, produces quality mammography images in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines, and uses standard and advanced positioning skills. The position also supports quality assurance, equipment maintenance, patient documentation and safety, and collaboration with radiologists. The department offers a team-based environment and supportive management.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology.
- ARRT Mammography certification upon hire.
- CMRT certification, either through TDH or TMB, upon hire.
- BCLS certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree preferred.
- One year of clinical experience in mammography preferred, or meeting the mammography requirements in the Federal Register for MQSA Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2).
Responsibilities
- Perform mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
- Produce quality mammography images in accordance with American College of Radiology guidelines.
- Use standard and advanced positioning skills.
- Complete mammography quality assurance and control activities, including phantom images, visual inspections, compression checks, screen contract checks, peer reviews, and monthly checklists for mammography units.
- Inform the Physicist when repairs are made to mammography units, as needed.
- Maintain equipment logs and preventive maintenance and physicist survey records for x-ray equipment.
- Accurately enter patient data in the RIS system for patient tracking and exam verification and billing.
- Present patient case histories and images to radiologists for review by retrieving images from PACS and hanging analog films on multiviewers as needed.
- Meet or exceed continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology under applicable Texas Department of Health, American College of Radiology, and FDA/MQSA guidelines.
- Verify patients using two identifiers.
- Keep equipment clean, inspect it, and report malfunctions.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for growth
- Team-based and supportive work environment
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Education Level
Associate degree
