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Mammo Technologist II - FT / Days / Kirby Breast Center

Mammo Technologist II - FT / Days / Kirby Breast Center

Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX, US
6 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

At Houston Methodist, the Mammography Technologist II position is an experienced Technologist who completes a variety of routine and specialized mammograms and completes quality controls as needed. This position is a member of the direct patient care team and is fully competent in all aspects of various mammography procedures. The Mammography Technologist II position serves as a mentor to Mammography Technologist I and students by utilizing skills and knowledge to help train and educate others. This position works independently by exercising sound judgment and executing above average clinical skills on challenging mammography procedures and patient care situations. The Mammography Technologist II position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to mammography standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Facilitates open, professional (verbal, nonverbal, written) communication to achieve mutual understanding, role modeling by example. Communication to promote both work efforts and problem resolution is clear and professional, providing the highest quality service during every customer and patient encounter.
  • Guides and mentors Mammography Technologist I and students to help build confidence in skills, knowledge and abilities. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Performs mammograms for both diagnostic and screening purposes; performs biopsies and bone density exams.
  • Proactively assesses, identifies, and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience including positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures.
  • Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic and interventional breast procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
  • Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, terminology and language.
  • QUALITY / SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures. Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. Uses critical thinking skills to review and critique images and adjusts as needed to obtain highest quality images to meet requirements of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) regulations.
  • Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety. Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends. Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e., contrast media and medications) or potential outcomes, as appropriate.
  • Ensures all imaging equipment has had quality control (QC) performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventative maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed.
  • Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives and standards of practice.
  • FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
  • GROWTH / INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Fosters a positive and constructive teaching environment by engaging students and co-workers (Mammography Technologist I) in learning opportunities that are valuable and in alignment with business objectives.
  • Actively participates in special projects, department initiatives or shared governance activities and seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business / job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

    EDUCATION

  • Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Three years' experience as a Mammography Technologist
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist - State Licensure Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) AND
  • ARRT-R - Radiologic Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) AND
  • ARRT-M - Radiologic Technologist - Mammography (ARRT) AND
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations. Demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
  • Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
  • SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

    WORK ATTIRE

  • Uniform No
  • Scrubs Yes
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) Yes
  • ON-CALL

  • Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
  • On Call
  • Yes
  • TRAVEL

  • Travel specifications may vary by department
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes
  • Candidates who submit interest via a third-party quick apply process are not considered formal applicants until a complete application has been submitted on our career site. We will review your interest but recommend to apply at houstonmethodistcareers.org

    Company Profile :

    Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

    Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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