Mammography Technologist

Company: Lone Star Circle of Care
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

We have a great opportunity with Lone Star Circle of Care! We are searching for a Mobile Mammography Technologist to join our Big Pink Bus team to bring mobile mammograms to underserved and uninsured women in Central Texas. The schedule for this position is 30 hrs./week, 7am-6pm, Wednesday - Friday with the ability to shift to Thursday - Saturday. We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a $4,000 signing bonus and a generous benefits package the includes the following: --- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance --- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance --- Vacation Time, Holidays, Personal Leave and Sick Leave As a member of Lone Star Circle of Care's (LSCC)'s Mobile Mammography Team, use ionizing radiation to perform digital 3D mammography imaging in accordance with state, national and imaging services guidelines. Travel to LSCC clinics and other community-based sites in the Central Texas area to provide screening mammography services in a mobile environment. Work with LSCC leadership team and radiology facilities to incorporate technologies, practices and procedures to assure that standards are developed and followed. Meet and exceed patient expectations and adhere to established practices while assuring the best possible care for patients receiving services on the mobile unit. Responsibilities: Perform radiologic testing specific to mammography on a mobile unit to provide high-quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation. Observe protocols and evaluate images for diagnostic quality. Travel on mobile unit to scheduled sites for single-day events across Central Texas. Assist in set-up, operation, loading, and unloading of equipment and prepare mobile unit for use. Maintain competency in mammography and radiologic technology procedures and protocols. Perform quality control procedures and implement corrective action when appropriate. Complete documentation as indicated in regulatory guidelines. Monitor protocols and recommend changes to leadership team as needed. Check equipment and accessories to ensure proper working order. Determine the need for equipment maintenance and report malfunctions in a timely manner. Establish and maintain a clean, orderly and safe working environment to achieve professional appearance. Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines. Ensure that individuals on the mobile unit observe radiation safety procedures, performing education when needed. Demonstrate flexibility by adjusting work schedule as needed to respond to callback situations and occasional service provision on evenings and weekends. Explain procedures and provide appropriate breast health education to patients and family members. Enter charges for services and supplies and complete patient documentation in a timely and error-free manner. Assist with patient interview, previous image retrieval and scheduling follow-up appointments. Maintain required accreditations, certifications and licenses. Comply with LSCC policy and regulatory guidelines. Participate in activities associated with performance improvement, quality initiatives, The Joint Commission, and the Health Resources and Services Administration. Focus on providing compassionate, professional, and patient-centered customer service and working proactively as part of the Team. Perform outreach to partner organizations and individuals to increase awareness of and engagement in services. Maintain and document medical supply inventory. Participate in projects and prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and presentation materials. Attends required meetings and in-service trainings. Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSE: Associate or more advanced degree Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists license in Mammography [ARRT(M)] Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification (MRT) from Texas Medical Board or Texas Department of State Health Services Minimum experience of two years as a Radiologic Technologist in Mammography Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 2 weeks of hire Experience in using a computer for online data entry, as well as software for word processing and spreadsheet development (Microsoft Word and Excel) PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSE: AAS, BS, or MS in Radiologic Science or similar degree Bilingual English/Spanish language skills ***All LSCC employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full series) or proof of a qualifying medical or religious exemption. Please do not apply if you cannot provide this documentation. Salary: $36 - $37 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No

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