Denton, TX, 76206, USA
137 days ago
Full-Time Mammography Technologist - Denton
Requirements: Texas Medical Board ARRT (M) Job Purpose: Performs and assists with high quality diagnostic mammography procedures, focusing on patient care and education.  Duties: + Provide high quality diagnostic and screening mammograms + Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. + Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. + Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions. + Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. + Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions. + Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors. + Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors. + Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart. + Maintains production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures; developing radiographs; observing radiographic results; making necessary adjustments. + Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. + Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. + Upkeep with MQSA requirements and paperwork Skills and Qualifications: + Use of Medical Technologies + Performing Diagnostic Procedures + Informing Others + Quality Focus + Planning  + Technical Understanding + People Skills + Dependability + Creating a Safe, Effective Environment + Radiologic Technology + Analyzing Information Job Type: Full-Time + Salary: Dependent on experience + Benefits: Up to 80 hours accrued PTO and scrubs provided. + Required Education: MRI certified + Required Certifications: Texas Medical Board and ARRT (M) + Location: Denton, TX + Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (no weekends or call; closed major holidays with holiday pay) + Hologic Dimensions machine + Screening and diagnostic mammograms Powered by JazzHR
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