Mammography Technologist - Tyler Fulltime DAY Shift
Company: Christus Health
Location: Tyler
Posted on: October 7, 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:
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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