Mammography Technologist I Job Ref # 42866 -Location: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 18300 St John Dr Nassau Bay, TX Category:Imaging Services Job Type:PRN Work Shift:DAY Work Week:M - F Shifts vary per department needs. Job Summary PRN position M-F. No weekends. Hours will vary from 7:30am-7:00pm based on the needs of department. 05/2016 JOB SUMMARY The Mammography Technologist I performs mammograms for both diagnostic and screening purposes and may complete routine quality controls as needed. Delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to radiation standards and guidelines established by radiology agencies to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service. The Technologist is a member of the direct patient care team. Note: some duties and responsibilities may not be applicable or expected to a lesser degree for PRN status employees; evidenced with an * at the end of the item. PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED ¿ Not applicable ¿ Neonate (Birth to 28 days) ¿ Infants/Toddlers (29 days to 18 months) ¿ Toddler (18 months to 3 years) ¿ Preschooler (3-6 years) ¿ School Age (6-12 years) ¿ Adolescence (12-18 years) ¿ Young Adult (19-40 Years) ¿ Middle Adult (40-65 Years) ¿ Mature Adult (65 years and older) HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS I. Provides personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. II. Focuses on patient/customer safety III. Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards IV. Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) V. Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs are being met VI. Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Duties and Responsibilities are cross-referenced to the hospital¿s Pillars of Excellence and will be transferred to the Performance Evaluation. PEOPLE 20% 1. Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. EF SERVICE 30% 1. The Mammography Technologist performs mammograms for both diagnostic and screening purposes and may complete routine quality controls as needed. EF 2. Provides care for the physical needs of patients by executing various Radiologic concepts to maximize performance. This includes: positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors. Modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications / limitations associated with certain procedures. Proactively identifies how to address these for optimum outcomes. EF 3. Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique. QUALITY/SAFETY 30% 1. Follows radiation safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly. Properly utilizes patient radiation protection and immobilization during diagnostic procedures. Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with infection control procedures. Complies with job, departmental and hospital safety standards, practices and policies. EF 2. Reports ¿near misses¿ and inputs errors promptly into PSN to improve processes and identify trends. Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. 3. Ensures all imaging equipment has had QC performed as required and is in safe working order prior to use. Reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed. EF FINANCE 10% 1. Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered. EF 2. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks. GROWTH/INNOVATION 10% 1. Participates in departmental projects and shared governance activities*. 2. Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Technologist. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved Radiology Technology Program EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 0 years, with one year experience as a Mammography Technologist highly preferred CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED ¿ American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Radiography (ARRT (R)) ¿ American Registry of Radiologic Technologist in Mammography (ARRT (M)) required; internal HM Imaging Technologists with at least 1 year experience who are registry eligible for ARRT (M) may be considered and if selected will be allowed up to 6 months to obtain their ARRT (M) ¿ Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-GC) or Temp Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT-TMPGC) thru the Texas Medical Board ¿ American Heart Association BLS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED to perform the Essential Functions of the Job ¿ Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills and competency assessments ¿ Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents. ¿ Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers. ¿ Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving. ¿ Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. ¿ Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Equal Employment Opportunity Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal employment opportunityis a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested. Company Profile Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital brings the expertise and compassionate care of Houston Methodist Hospital in The Texas Medical Center a national Honor Roll hospital to Bay Area communities. The hospital provides a broad spectrum of adult medical and surgical care, is an accredited chest pain center, and is also acute stroke-ready designated through DNV. Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers many inpatient and outpatient services including 3-D mammography and other state-of-the-art imaging, labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU, Cancer Center of Excellence, advanced laparoscopic surgery, comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine, neurology, urology and otolaryngology. Also, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is honored to be the only hospital in the bay area to have a Grade A rating from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grading.