Mammo Tech 2 FT Days

Location : Baylor Medical Center - Irving, Texas

Shift : Mon - Fri Days with occasional half day on Saturday

$10,000 Sign On Bonus (external applicants only)

Applicants are required to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, and Dexas. Knowledge in Stereotactic biopsies preferred but not required.

Job Summary

The Mammography Technologist 2, under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs advanced Breast Imaging procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Performs high quality Breast Imaging procedures according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures.
• 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 and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Prepares patient and area for 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 multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition / chart, patient history, pregnancy status and shielding precautions taken, consent forms, policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate systems and according to department policies and standards for interpretation promptly.

Key Success Factors

Benefits

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) : BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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