Mammo Technologist II - PRN
Company: Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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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) OR CMRT-Temp - Certified Medical Radiologic
Technologist - Temporary State Licensure AND ARRT-R - Radiologic
Technologist - Radiographer (ARRT) AND ARRT-M - Radiologic
Technologist - Mammography (ARRT) AND BLS - Basic Life Support
(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 Company Profile: Houston
Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017 as the eighth
hospital in the Houston Methodist system. This 267-bed,
725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many
of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical
Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the
intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two
medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center;
Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services;
neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation
services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several
other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston
Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower --- a $250 million
expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical
and women---s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The
project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center,
emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an
enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center. Houston
Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,
minorities, disabled persons and veterans. Equal Employment
Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which
Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not
engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor
--- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
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