Mammography Technologist, Radiology OP - Part time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Mammography Technologist is responsible for
performing a wide variety of mammographic procedures while
providing quality patient care. Behavior and communication skills
must align with the organizations mission, values and culture.
Responsibilities: --- Meets expectations of the applicable
OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or
Leader of Leaders. --- Perform a variety of mammographic procedures
using independent judgment to provide quality patient care while
consistently displaying outstanding judgment in film critique. ---
Operate a variety of radiographic and support equipment, including
radiographic, mammographic, ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy
machines as well as support equipment. Must also operate a variety
of mobile radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment on an as needed
basis. --- Protects patients from undue exposure to radiation by
using lead shields and various safety factors. --- Selects the
proper film size, collimate and positions equipment at the proper
distance and angle to patient's body to produce a clear,
undistorted, diagnostic radiograph. --- Assists the radiologist in
performing and producing a variety of fluoroscopic procedures by
setting the proper required radiographic technique factors on the
equipment, preparing and administering the appropriate opaque media
and positioning the patient for the various exposures needed to
complete the procedure. --- Is responsible for the maintenance of
mammography equipment and components; replacement of emergency
trays and supplies as needed. Makes sure supplies are always on
hand for Mammographic Screening, Diagnostic and Surgical
procedures. --- Identifies abnormal anatomy and pathologic
processes in assessing patients for the appropriate procedures. ---
Maintains Quality Control/ Quality Assurance in accordance with
MQSA programs and ACR, FDA and TDH standards and regulations.
Assures that all documentation is accurately recorded and kept in
an organized manner susceptible to instant inspection if needed.
--- Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care
responsibilities in a manner that meets the population- specific
and developmental needs of patients served by the department. ---
Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment and/or
care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial,
cultural, age-specific and other developmental needs of each
patient served. --- Demonstrates adherence to the CORE VALUES of
CHRISTUS Health --- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education/Skills --- Graduate of an accredited school
of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent
required Experience --- 1 to 3 years of experience in Diagnostic
Radiology preferred --- 1 year experience in Mammography Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications --- Registered by The American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography and Mammography
required --- Current state licensure required --- Current BLS
(American Heart Association) required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type:
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Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Galveston , Mammography Technologist, Radiology OP - Part time, Healthcare , Beaumont, Texas
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