Mammographer PRN
Position Highlights:
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Work location: Texas Health Cleburne 201 Walls Drive Cleburne, TX 76031
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Department: Clinic Women's Health
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PRN Day Shifts varied days including some weekends and holidays
At Texas Health Cleburne we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 137-bed, full-service hospital that has served the Cleburne area since 1986. We provide exceptional care to the communities of Cleburne, Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista and Glen Rose
If you’re looking for surgical services, women’s care, and orthopedics, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Chest Pain Center and provide outstanding gastroenterology.
And talk about award winning. Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission-accredited Top Performer for Quality Care and a designated Pathway to Excellence hospital as well as a Level IV Trauma Center.
As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.
What you need:
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Req Or
Associate's Degree Preferred
1 Year clinical experience in mammography Preferred or
meet the mammography requirements as stated in Federal Register for MQSA in Final Rules, Part 900.12(a)(2). Preferred
License and Certification:
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography Upon Hire Required And
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography Upon Hire Preferred Or
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography 12 Months Required And
GMRT - General Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required And
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
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:
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Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
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Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
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Possesses standard and advanced positioning skills.
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Performs quality diagnostic radiology exams for general radiography and fluoroscopic exams.
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Greets patient in a courteous manner.
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Introduces self by name and explains procedure to patient and family if necessary.
Quality Assurance/Control:
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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.
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Equipment Maintenance: Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
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Repeat Rates: Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography and stereotactic table.
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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.
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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:
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Documentation: Accurately enters patient data in RIS system for patient tracking and patient exam verification (billing of exam).
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Present patient case history and images to Radiologists for review by pulling images from PACS and hanging analog films on multiviewers as needed.
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Training, Education, and Team Support: Meets or exceeds continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology as deemed necessary from Texas Department of Health, American College of Health, American College of Radiology, and FDA/MQSA guidelines.
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Attends monthly departmental staff meetings and mandatory in services. Follows department specific/hospital policies in reference to absences, tardies, time and attendance, supervisor notification, and the importance of wearing ID badge visible to patients, customers, and hospital staff and physicians.
Patient Safety:
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Verify patient with two identifiers.
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Maintain equipment-clean and inspect, report any malfunctions.
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Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
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Recognize safety hazards; acts to protect patients, self and others.
Leadership/ Responsibility:
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Attends monthly staff meetings.
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Work collaboratively with the Departmental Director, TL Rad Mammographer and the Leadership Team for Process Improvement.
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Work toward becoming more effective with the leadership team regarding strategic objectives, synergistic of department growth.
Why Texas Health? As a Texas Health Mammographer, you’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Resources a great place to work.
Here are a few of our recent awards:
Additional perks of being a Mammographer:
- Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
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Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
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Enjoy opportunities for growth.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we’ve won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected].
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