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Mammography Tech

@ Ardent Health
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Amarillo, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Provide patient services, Perform screening procedures, Adhere to radiation safety
Requirements Summary:High School diploma, ARRT Certification, Texas licensure, BLS within 14 days; Preferred: 1 year screening/diagnostic experience, QC tests, stereotactic biopsies, CAHEA Radiological Technology program, Mammo registry.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Stereotactic equipment, DEXA, Contrast Mammography, Mammography equipment
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Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Breast Care Center Mammography Technician in Amarillo, TX.

 

Why Join Us? 

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better 

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • BSA Harrington Cancer Center is a state-of-the-art, 48,000-square-foot facility with two new linear accelerators for radiation treatments, 24 patient exam rooms, 28 heated chemotherapy infusion chairs, and three private infusion rooms for families.

Responsibilities

  • A mammography technologist will provide patient services using various imaging modalities, which may include Stereotactic, Contrast Mammography, and DEXA. Mammographers are expected to perform screening and diagnostic procedures in a fast-paced environment.
  • Need to exercise critical thinking skills, be able to troubleshoot, and be able to manage stress.
  • Must be able to work well with others and have effective communication skills.
  • Technologists follow the direction of the Breast Center Radiologist and established procedures/protocols.
  • Shifts are spent with extensive time on their feet, which includes standing, squatting, and bending.
  • When performing exams, the technologist must adhere to all radiation safety precautions.
  • Technologists must be available to complete exams at the main facility (HBC), detached facilities, and outreach settings.
  • A technologist is responsible for their quality of images, positioning skills, and the basic knowledge of quality control tests.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:  

  • High School (or GED equivalent) diploma.
  • ARRT Certification in Radiological Technology.
  • Texas Department of Health Licensure.

  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • 1 year of experience in screening and diagnostic procedures.
  • Experience in performing QC tests.
  • Basic knowledge of stereotactic biopsies.
  • Associate's Degree or certificate required from a CAHEA-approved Radiological Technology Program.
  • Mammo registry.