Mammography Technician

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology; graduate of an approved program of Mammography Technology

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support
  
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT) required
  
• Registered Radiology Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRTR)
  
• Registered Mammography Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRTM)
  

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.
  
• Demonstrates commitment to the PartnersinCaring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of we advance health through innovation accountability empowerment collaboration compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.
  

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs mammography radiographic exams on patients ensuring compliance with all radiation safety procedures: prepares patients for exam explains procedure administers contrast when necessary positions patients for the exam selects appropriate imaging techniques and ensures technical quality of the images.
  
• Enters and monitors patient data.
  
• Performs quality assurance on mammography equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
  
• Identifies and reports any accidents complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
  
• Takes emergency call within the department.
  
• Ensures safe care to patients staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Herman policies procedures and standards within budgetary specifications including time management supply management productivity and quality of service.
  
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports departmentbased goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
  
• Other duties as assigned.