Mammo Technologist II - PT/Days - Kirby Breast Imaging Center
Company: Houston Methodist Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 8, 2024
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-solvingSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) YesON-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* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area
Yes
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area YesCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America's
"Best Hospitals." As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in
the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston
Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation's largest
nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical
research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston
Methodist's primary academic affiliates are among the nation's
leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New
York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations
with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With
948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400
employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for
thousands of patients from around the world.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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