Temp - Tech - Radiologic Technologist - Mammography (Days) Dallas TX

Job Description

Job Description

Any candidates submitted with a taxable home address within 60 miles of the facility location will be billed at xx85 / hr

Cases / day per Tech : 20-25

Equipment : Hologic 7-units : GE-2 units

Teamwork is amazing. Director takes pride in my team. We treat each patient every time with exceptional service.

Skills or Special Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.

Must be able to demonstrate advanced computer skills.

Must be able to demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve images which meet American College of Radiology criteria for appropriate views.

Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.

Must be able to demonstrate patient centered / patient valued behaviors.

Must be able to perform a team lift when setting up and removing moveable steps to the mobile mammography van.

Responsibilities

1. Performs mammography tests and develops the results to produce quality breast images for radiologists. Evaluates patient history and physicians orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed.

May assist physicians in special procedures as needed to ensure that all procedures are performed to the standards of PHHS.

Accesses and handles selected medications.

2. Processes Quality Control checks on systems in accordance with American College of Radiology, including notifying supervisor of maintenance needs to ensure equipment functions properly.

3. Maintains proper documentation on the Radiology Information System to track the procedures performed on each patient.

4. Communicates and consults with patients informing them of procedures to be performed to ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible.

5. Maintains a positive working relationship with employees, medical staff, patients and visitors to ensure efficient work processes.

May be responsible for providing training and supervision to radiologic students as they rotate through mammography area to ensure that radiology students are well educated and trained in assigned areas.

6. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and monitors results as appropriate in support oftthe overall goals and mission of PHHS.

7. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Mammography area.

Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state / federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.

8. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Mammography by attending seminars, reading professional journals and maintaining ARRT certification and Texas State licensure.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

9. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs, understands "ICARE" and it relationship to the work environment, attends department and modality meetings satisfactorily.

Develops training and implementation and monitors annual goals and objectives set forth by Radiology Administration.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Accountabilities

1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.

2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars / workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and / or maintaining certification or licensure.

Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.

3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans.

Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.

Requirement description :

• at least 2 years of Mammo experience
• Must be ARRT (M) certified required
• MRT certificate required, cannot pend
• travel experience strongly encouraged
• screening and diagnostic testing and assisting with biopsies & needle localization

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS :

• Work history / resume
• Home / taxable address (just need to be listed somewhere in profile, ex. resume, in the notes section of the submittal)
• Skills checklist (must have been completed within 1 year of submission date)
• License verification
• References are encouraged
• MUST disclose any previous Parkland employment history within submitting profile.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

ARRT

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Texas

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Weekend Requirements : As needed

On Call Requirements : None