Mammo Technologist

OverviewCHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.ResponsibilitiesThe technologist maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Utilizes innovative customer service techniques to provide a positive patient care experience for the patient and their family.

Acts professionally in all dealings with internal and external customers to promote a working environment that focuses on the patient experience and not operational rivalries or roadblocks to care.

Perform complex specialized tasks associated with the operation of x-ray and mammographic equipment and their related equipment in accordance with prescribed radiation safety procedures. Position patients for appropriate procedure using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.

Assist physician with interventional imaging procedures, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.

Perform the quality control functions related to mammography.

Evaluate radiographs for diagnostic quality obtaining additional images as needed.

Establishes and maintains lines of communication with all other staff members and Radiologist to insure an effective and harmonious working environment.

Communicates effectively with patients and their families about the procedure to be performed in order to obtain information and to offer reassurance.

Maintains awareness of and practices established radiation safety standards in carrying out duties.

QualificationsRequired Education and ExperienceEducation: Associates Degree, Allied Health or Radiologic TechnologyExperience: Minimum of 2 years imaging experienceRequired Licensure and CertificationsARRT (R)(M); MRTPay Range$26.38 - $38.26 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.