Travel Mammography Tech - $2,556 per week in Dallas, TX

Job Title: Mammography Technologist Profession: Technologist Specialty: Mammography Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 8 hours (7:00-3:30, 7:30-4:00, or 8:00-4:30) Experience: Minimum 2 years of Mammography Technologist experience License: Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification Certifications: Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification, Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Must-Have: Must be willing to float to multiple imaging locations as scheduled Experience with screening and diagnostic mammograms, assisting with biopsies and needle localizations is highly preferred Description: Performs mammography tests and develops the results to produce quality breast images for radiologists. Evaluates patient history and physician orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed. May assist physicians in special procedures as needed to ensure that all procedures are performed to high standards. Accesses and handles selected medications. Processes Quality Control checks on systems in accordance with guidelines, including notifying supervisors of maintenance needs to ensure equipment functions properly. Maintains proper documentation on the Radiology Information System to track the procedures performed on each patient. Communicates and consults with patients, informing them of procedures to be performed to ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible. Maintains a positive working relationship with employees, medical staff, patients, and visitors to ensure efficient work processes. May be responsible for providing training and supervision to radiologic students to ensure they are well educated and trained in assigned areas. Identifies ways to improve work processes and customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisors and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of organizational goals. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the Mammography area. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable laws and program requirements of accreditation agencies. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Mammography by attending seminars, reading professional journals, and maintaining certification and state licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs and understands their relationship to the work environment. Attends department and modality meetings satisfactorily. Develops training and implementation and monitors annual goals and objectives set forth by Radiology Administration. Performs other duties as assigned.