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South Texas Health System · 4 weeks ago

Mammography Tech - PRN

McAllen, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

South Texas Health System is a healthcare provider seeking a Mammography Tech to perform independent Mammography procedures. The role involves ensuring quality control, interacting with hospital staff regarding patient care, and maintaining performance skills.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

Responsibilities

Performs Mammography procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision on technical details

Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed policies for Mammography diagnosis

Assumes responsibilities for designated areas or procedures as required

Performs quality control procedures as required by the Federal and State requirements

Evaluates all orders, verifies ensures correct exam is performed

Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or nursing departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions

Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills

Works weekends, holidays, evening, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status, when needed

Qualification

MQSA Certified MammographerARRT Certification in RadiologyMammography experienceMedical Radiologic Technologist licenseBCLS certificationPatient care interactionQuality control proceduresC-Arm utilizationCritical thinking

Required

The MQSA qualified technologist will be required to pass the ARRT advanced level exam within 2 years of hire

Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Graduate from an approved school in Radiologic Technology

Licensed as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) in the State of Texas)

Current ARRT Certification in Radiology and Mammography or MQSA qualified technologist eligible to take ARRT in Mammography

Must have current BCLS certification and remain current thereafter. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program

Minimum experience of performing extremities, thorax, abdomen, spine, skull exams. Some of these exams may be performed as portables

Familiarized with utilizing a C-Arm

Able to be trained in Mammography

Able to operate a mammography unit

Able to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms

Familiarized with breast biopsies

Able to utilize critical thinking to ensure the proper procedure is being performed

Preferred

2 years prior Mammography and/or Radiographer experience preferred

MQSA Certified Mammographer thru the ARRT preferred or

MQSA qualified technologist eligible to take ARRT advanced level exam in mammography with documentation of 40 hr. training course and clinical experience