Mammography Technologist, Cancer Center, 10K Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! Mammography Technologist, $10K Sign On Bonus EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education Associate's Degree in radiologic technology or Graduate from AMA approved school Experience Clinical training at UTSW may be considered as experience. Licenses and Certifications (ARRT) AMER REG OF RAD TECH Upon Hire and Licensure by State of Texas, Upon Hire and Certified by Texas Medical Board (TMB). Upon Hire and (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required. Upon Hire and Preferred Experience 2 years experience in mammography. Licenses and Certifications (ARRT-M) ARRT Mammography ARRT mammography registry highly desired Upon Hire

Requirements

Associate's Degree in radiologic technology or
Graduate from AMA approved school
Clinical training at UTSW may be considered as experience.
(ARRT) AMER REG OF RAD TECH Upon Hire
Licensure by State of Texas, Upon Hire
Certified by Texas Medical Board (TMB). Upon Hire
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) by first day of employment is required. Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

2 years experience in mammography.
(ARRT-M) ARRT Mammography ARRT mammography registry highly desired Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition and ensures that it is properly supplied for procedures.
Demonstrates conscious effort to be good stewards of hospital resources to ensure facility financial goals are met. Checks equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order and notifies appropriate personnel for repairs. Responds to inquiries/calls regarding procedures in a timely manner.
Communicates problems on shift with equipment or pending exams with appropriate staff.
Engages in equitable distribution of departmental workloads.
Participates in a learning experience with new employees and students.
Assists with scheduling and coordinating exams as appropriate to ensure smooth workflow.
Performs quality control on assigned equipment and reports issues timely.
Attends departmental and facility meetings/classes (minimum 90%25 attendance).
Completes required courses/modules on time.
Performs pertinent duties in the best interest of patients, personnel and the facility as assigned.
Adheres to departmental time, attendance, and tardiness guidelines.
Wears employee ID and follows dress code policy.
As appropriate, may assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the designated supervisor.
Participates in all regulatory compliance activities.
Verifies the patient's identification using the forms of ID as outlined in the hospital policies.
Communicates with patients clearly and in a professional manner.
Ensures proper patient preparation, verifies screening protocols, and answers questions.
Evaluates patient's history and symptoms for the procedure's clinical criteria.
Assist patient in dressing for exam and attends to patient's physical well-being while transporting to and from exam room and table, and positioning for exam. Instructs/communicates with patient and/or patient's family (as appropriate) regarding the tests to be performed and assesses the patient's ability to tolerate exam.
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, continued education, and skills to provide appropriate care for the following age groups (specific to department): newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult and geriatric.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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