Mammography Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist I performs breast imaging procedures under a Radiologist’s supervision for diagnosing disease and injury, following physician or licensed-provider requests and established protocols. The role prepares and positions patients, operates imaging equipment, communicates with patients and families, and maintains accurate imaging documentation. It also involves protecting patients and employees through safety, infection-control, and radiation-protection practices, and maintaining equipment, supplies, and a clean work area. The position is based at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, with a Monday–Friday shift. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to external candidates only.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program.
ARRT-M Mammography certification/registration (ARRT-M).
Ability to perform breast imaging procedures independently without routine oversight.
Ability to explain procedures and put patients at ease.
Ability to provide services quickly, accurately, and cost-efficiently while complying with system and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to remain calm and helpful under stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Ability to effectively administer first aid and use an emergency cart.
Current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality breast imaging procedures according to exam protocols and established standards, in a timely manner.
Communicate with patients using AIDET, explain procedures, establish rapport, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate exams.
Verify the correct patient and exam, and instruct patients and family members about testing.
Prepare patients and the procedure area; position patients, adjust immobilization devices, position equipment, and set exposure factors.
Follow safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies and techniques, including sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and hand hygiene.
Maintain equipment and work areas to quality and cleanliness standards; work with engineers and physicists to support optimal equipment operation and report issues.
Assist with maintaining supply inventory.
Screen people entering the department according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtain, verify, and maintain requisitions or charts, patient histories, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, and other relevant documentation.
Maintain medical imaging records in the appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for timely interpretation.
Provide first aid and use the emergency cart when needed.
Support customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, reviewing satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when needed.
Maintain current knowledge and skills for appropriate care of newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Serve as a preceptor by training new team members and supporting training on new services and initiatives.
Take call if required.