Mammo Technologist

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, oncology, transplantation, and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment, our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care, research, and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Operates specialized mammography, stereotactic biopsy and bone densitometry equipment, Performs direct patient care and Performs a variety of technical procedures to produce images for diagnosis of breast diseases and osteoporosis evaluation.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities
1. Selects and modifies positioning of patients and Performs mammographic, stereotactic biopsy, breast pathology localizations and bone density procedures.
2. Performs patient education with mammography patients.
3. Performs mandatory quality control of radiographic equipment, screens and processing for strict ACR, MQSA and state regulations. Performs daily cleaning of equipment and all necessary information is documented and takes appropriate action. Repeat/reject image analysis is maintained on a daily basis.
4. Directly Assists the radiologist with all invasive procedures, documents procedures and renders first aid to patient if needed. Maintains report correlation of biopsy with pathology reports.
5. Coordinates with the O.R., central scheduling, physicians or office staff for effective scheduling of the invasive breast procedures.
6. Keeps a par level of supplies stocked and available in the mammography rooms. Orders new supplies as needed.
7. Assists with the training of newly hired personnel and clinical training of students.
8. Assists in sending all required reports to physicians and patients.

Disclosure Summary

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a radiologic technologist

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree preferred

Required Licensure and Certifications

• RTR, RTM and MRAD:TX
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) - 14 day grace period

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

• Good alpha/numeric dexterity and handwriting skills.
• Interpersonal skills for communication with patients, physicians, visitors and other hospital personnel.