Mammography Technologist I - Clear Lake Campus **Webster, Texas, United States** **New** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2502976 **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + 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) **JOB DESCRIPTION** 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** + Promotes a positive work environment. + Collaborates with all members of the patient care team. + 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. + Utilizes AIDET incorporating Key Words and MANAGE UP techniques, when speaking to patients and family members at an age-appropriate level. + 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. + Complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. + 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. **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation