The Mammography Technologist I position works independently to complete screening, diagnostic mammographic, breast intervention & bone density exams. This includes common and special mammographic exams of moderate complexity. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special breast procedures. This mammography Technologist I position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to breast exam standards and guidelines established by governing agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. This position is a member of the direct patient care team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards department goals for retention and employee engagement.
• Proactive in responding to patient needs.
• Optimizes protocols to provide for better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, collimation, physiology, procedure preparation, technical factors and appropriate use of lead shielding.
• Assists physicians during procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Performs screening, diagnostic, breast intervention and bone densitometry procedures to include common & special exams of moderate complexity.
• Practices radiation safety and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable)
• Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
• Participates in WASTE walks and supports department LEAN projects.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Performs imaging equipment quality control (QC) at required intervals to ensure all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
• Participates in department projects or shared governance activities.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a technologist.

Why choose the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)?

Aside from offering an environment where teamwork, camaraderie and work-life balance are valued, UTMB offers unique benefits, including:

Teachers Retirement Plan (Pension). Working for UTMB, you will be enrolled in the Teachers Retirement pension plan, a benefit in which the State of Texas will pay you regular payments from the day you retire, for as long as you live! This money is above and beyond any Social Security benefits you may be eligible for or any other monies you have saved for retirement.

Retirement Health Insurance. If you work for UTMB a minimum of 10 years, once you retire you and your spouse/partner are eligible for health insurance, above and beyond that of Medicare, for the rest of your life! With the cost of health care, this is an amazing benefit many do not know about.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates of Applied Science
• Graduate of an accredited Radiography Program
• 8 hours initial digital training
• 8 hours initial tomosynthesis training
• 0+ years of experience

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT-R)
• American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT-M)
• Texas Medical Board certification (MRT)
• American Heart Association (BLS)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Will require Saturday hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.