Mammography Tech
Company: MD Anderson
Location: Laredo
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
SUMMARY
Performing Mammography Imaging Exams on patient with a mammogram
exam ordered by a physician. MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through
outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and
prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate
students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
SHIFT
Various shifts available.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills, Accuracy, Communication and Critical ThinkingA.
Functions within professional scope of practice to provide high
quality care while working in a dynamic, complex team oriented
highly productive patient care environment.
B. Images patients utilizing approved protocols/procedures and
brings questions forward before imaging patients.
C. Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care
concerns or other problems by utilizing critical thinking to
analyze and evaluate cause and affect outcomes and effectively
implement solutions. Corrects problems as they arise and notifies
supervisor/manager when assistance is required to do so.
D. Demonstrates skills required to successfully complete clinical
competencies and can function independently without direct
supervision.
E. Ensures that patient studies are reviewed for accuracy, coded
and charged appropriately.
F. Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care
concerns, notifies the radiologist if when gross pathological
findings are discovered.
G. Responsible for quality assurance activities on technical
equipment and collaborates with appropriate parties to resolve
image quality issues.
H. Communicates professionally, effectively and in a timely manner
with all patient care providers, patients and guests. Practices
responsible use of communication tools (statusboard, paging
systems, telephones, email, fax, etc.).
I. Technical accuracy: imaging studies are appropriately imaged and
error rates are
minimized to appropriate established levels.
J. Responsible for in depth knowledge of all routine section
specific protocols/procedures. Able to perform specialized
procedures/protocols with limited assistance.
K. Accurately enters data into systems, (i.e., PACS, equipment
systems, electronic medical record, and other computer
systems).
Patient Care and Safety A. Ensures all patients are provided care
in a safe environment, free of hazards. Provides full attention to
the patient and the procedure. B. Demonstrates knowledge of Age
Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks.
C. Correctly identifies patients using approved identifiers.
D. Implements all safety and fall precautions and communicates
needs with team members through effective methods. Recognizes
patient distress signs, initiates and follows emergency procedures:
nurse/physician, DIURT, CODE. Documents incidents, variances,
unusual circumstances or patient concerns and notifies appropriate
personnel as needed.
E. Properly administers contrast agents, utilizes sterile or
aseptic technique where applicable. Reviews medications and
allergies. Follows the five rights of drug administration.
F. Ensures work areas and equipment is safe, clean, organized and
appropriate supplies are available for the procedures and
checklists are completed (includes emergency supplies).
G. During system failure, performs down time procedures and
immediately reports to supervisor for reassignment of duties.
H. Relays all equipment malfunctions to the DI Engineering Team,
supervisor and manager with appropriate information readily
available.
I. Protect patients from ionizing radiation by following ALARA and
Image Gently radiation safety guidelines, providing lead shielding
when applicable and by monitoring technical scanning
parameters.
Service, Productivity and Efficiency A. Exhibits and maintains a
high level of professionalism and customer service at all times.
Respectful and professional at all times when interacting with
patients and guests, staff and faculty.
B. Maintains high productivity levels. Actively seeks opportunities
to assist in overall patient care activities in the department.
This may include escorting patients from holding areas to scanner,
offering to work over when needed, assisting peers and nursing
staff.
C. Effectively manages patient flow and minimizes delays by
utilizing critical thinking to analyze and evaluate cause and
affect outcomes and effectively implement solutions. Demonstrates
flexibility and the ability to work effectively and
efficiently.
D. Ensures completion of all duties and conducts daily verbal
hand-off communication to relief technologist at shift end.
E. All other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned
Required education: Graduate of an accredited Joint Review
Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Program.
Required experience: None.
Required certification: All of the following: Registry in
Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) (R). Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) through the Texas
Medical Board (TMB). Advanced Registry in Mammography (ARRT) (M)
within 180 days of entry into the job. Basic Life Support (BLS) or
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to
race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected
by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless
such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
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Keywords: MD Anderson, Laredo , Mammography Tech, Healthcare , Laredo, Texas
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