Mammography Technologist in Irving, Dallas County, Texas

Under general supervision of a
Radiologist, the Mammography Technologist performs mammography procedures on
ambulatory and hospital patients in a physician office, clinic, or hospital
setting as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the
diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols. The Mammography
Technologist performs high quality mammography procedures, according to exam
protocol, in a timely manner. The Mammography Technologist maintains
production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards
and procedures.

The Mammography Technologist job
duties include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes
  AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service
  requirements, ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and
  establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs/communicates
  with patient and/or patient's family regarding the test to be performed and
  assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares
  patient or area for mammography procedure by positioning patient, adjusting
  immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position and adjusting
  equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects
  patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control,
  drug and radiation policies, protocols and techniques. Uses proper
  sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive mammography
  procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Works
  with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of
  equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department.
• Obtains,
  verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart,
  patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent
  forms, etc.
• Assists
  leadership in maintaining all required policies, procedures, standards and
  records for applicable governmental, regulatory and accrediting organizations
  by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations of the OSHA, TJC, TDH and
  ACR.
• Acts
  as a Preceptor by providing training to new team members and on new services
  and initiatives.

The ideal candidate for the Mammography
Technologist role will be able to perform high quality mammography procedures
according to exam protocol in a timely manner. The ideal candidate for the Mammography
Technologist role will also be able to ensure customer satisfaction by limiting
wait times, providing courteous service, remaining professional, reviewing
Press Ganey scores and developing action plans when required.

• Location/Facility - Baylor Scott & White - Irving

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more information on the facility, please click our Locations
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• Specialty/Department/Practice - Mammography
• Shift/Schedule - Full Time
• Benefits - Our competitive benefits
  package includes*:
• Immediate eligibility for
  health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with
  dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day
  1

*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or
level.

Baylor
Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest
not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United
States. With a commitment to and a track
record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient,
BSWH stands to be one of the nation's exemplary health care organizations. Founded
as a Christian ministry of healing, the mission of Baylor Scott & White Health is to promote the
well-being of all individuals, families and communities. Joining
our team is not just accepting a job, it's accepting a calling!

• Graduate
  of an Accredited Program
• American
  Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Mammography (ARRT-M) Certification
• American
  Registry of Radiologic Technologist in
  Radiography (ARRT-R) Certification
• Medical
  Radiologic Technologist (MRT) License
• Basic
  Life Support (BLS) Certification