Mammography Technologist - Imaging Mammography

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Mammography Technologist performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The role requires flexibility to work other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in quality assurance, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. The position includes ongoing education and keeping current with safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure, as well as maintaining imaging competencies outlined by management. Behavior and communication must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture. The technologist performs examinations and procedures within the scope of applicable licenses, certifications, and documented competencies; adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to each patient’s needs; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements. The role also involves supporting radiologists and referring physicians, maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS, following PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser, and escalating PACS issues when necessary. Equipment malfunctions must be reported and followed up with the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel. Other duties may be assigned. Schedule: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Work type: Full time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or an accepted and approved equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in medical imaging.
Basic computer experience.
ARRT Radiography (R) certification required.
ARRT Mammography (M) certification required within 1 year of hire.
State licensure required: Texas MRT by TMB; Louisiana LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE; or New Mexico RRT by MIRTP NMED.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced imaging procedures.
Support other imaging technologists as needed and help facilitate smooth, efficient patient flow.
Work other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required.
Troubleshoot basic maintenance and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system.
Participate in quality assurance and ongoing education related to safety and technical advances within the scope of licensure.
Maintain imaging competencies outlined by management.
Meet applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies and demonstrate adherence to CHRISTUS Health Core Values and organizational policies.
Collaborate with management, coworkers, and physicians to support staff growth, development, employee engagement, and an optimal work environment.
Provide assistance to radiologists and referring physicians to promote physician satisfaction.
Protect patient confidentiality and adapt assessment, treatment, and care methods to patients’ individual needs.
Comply with applicable policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
Perform examinations and procedures as needed to support patient throughput, within the scope of applicable licenses, certifications, and documented competencies.
Ensure completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
Follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate issues to the PACS administrator or designee when needed.
Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel, and complete appropriate follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned.