Mammography Technologist
Quadrant Inc
Austin, TX
Austin TX
Pay From: $38 per hour
MUST:
Experienced Mammography Technologist
1+ years of experience as a Mammography Technologist
Skill in operation of Mammography equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment
Ability to work independently and multitask
Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely
Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology
Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data
Associates Degree in Radiology or be a graduate of an accredited two-year radiology program
Must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography and maintain current valid registration from ARRT or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists
Have High School diploma
DUTIES:
Performs screening breast imaging procedures and related techniques, producing data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others.
Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established Mammography protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
Provides or assists with physical breast inspection or palpation.
Determines image exposure factors.
Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
As required, instructs students and residents, and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
*Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities
About the Company
Quadrant Inc
Quadrant is a full-life cycle staff augmentation agency providing a proven "rapid fire" approach in responding to the needs of our clients. Quadrant offers a comprehensive suite of staffing solutions for organizations in the Healthcare, Medical, Dental, Information Technology, HR and Government contract sectors.
Our clients have come to include some of the largest and most recognized brand named companies in the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD metropolitan regions. Quadrant is a DOD TOP Secret cleared facility and holds a Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Virginia SWaM certification. Quadrant's clients are rapidly hiring a mix of healthcare, medical, dental, information technology, recruiting and HR professionals.
Quadrant is recognized as the largest Healthcare Staffing agency in the Washington DC area. We support every major healthcare system and thousands of area healthcare practices. Our healthcare division focuses on all clinical and nonclinical staff with the exception of physicians. Our database boasts hundreds of thousands of local screened healthcare professionals; the largest in the area. Our resources enable us to respond to our clients requests quickly, generally within 24 hours of request on mainstream orders.
Our Information Technology clients support a broad mix of commercial and federal government agencies. Our clients include government contractors who support projects with federal agencies such as U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health(NIH), U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, FDA, FBI, USPTO, DHS, DHHS, DOD, DOJ, DOE, DISA, and USPS. In addition to our federal portfolio, Quadrant also supports a range of commercial clients focusing in software, telecom, mobile, web and healthcare development.
Whether you are a job seeker or a company with open positions to fill we will bridge the talent gap. Contact any of our seasoned professional recruiters or account managers and we will walk you through our proven staffing methodology. We offer a consultative approach to both potential employee and employer. We seek the right match, at the right time, every time.