Mammographer
Radiology Diagnostic department is looking for a top skilled Mammographer. Is that you?
Work location: Texas Health Kaufman, 850 Ed Hall Drive, Kaufman TX 75142
Work hours: PRN - Variable hours during weekdays
Here's What You Need
Education
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology required Or
Associate's Degree
Experience
1 Year clinical experience in mammography preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
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
CMRT - Certified 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.
What You Will Do
Direct Patient Care:
Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
Possesses standard and advanced positioning skills.
Performs quality diagnostic radiology exams for general radiography and fluoroscopic exams.
Greets patient in a courteous manner.
Introduces self by name and explains procedure to patient and family if necessary.
Quality Assurance/Control:
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.
Equipment Maintenance: Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
Repeat Rates: Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography and stereotactic table.
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.
Entity Highlight
For more than 40 years, Texas Health Hospital Kaufman has served the communities of Kaufman, Crandall, Forney, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Terrell, and surrounding areas. We're a 91-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital that serves our community with excellence every day. We specialize in a wide variety of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery as well as diagnostic and imaging services and outpatient physical therapy. We also specialize in respiratory care, nuclear medicine, and emergency medicine. Texas Health Kaufman is a Joint Commission-certified facility. We're recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Pathway to Excellence hospital for our commitment to creating a positive practice environment that engages and empowers our staff. You belong here.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee:
Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make us a great place to work.
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