[3 Days Left] Mammography Technologist
Company: Parkland Health and Hospital System
Location: Irving
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Interested in a career with both meaning and
growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of
the many other areas of healthcare administration and support,
everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the
health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to
our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse
healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125
years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn
and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job.
It’s our passion. This full time, Monday through Friday position
offers a $10k sign on incentive. Primary Purpose: Responsible for
performing routine to complex quality breast imaging and procedures
to the standards of PHHS, State and Federal regulations. Education
• Must be a graduate of an Accredited School of Radiologic
Technology. • Prefer graduate of an accredited Mammography
Technologist program, but are willing to train registered Radiology
Technologist . Experience • Prefer two years of experience in the
performance of mammography to include screening and diagnostic
mammograms and assisting with biopsies and needle localizations
Certification/Registration/Licensure • Must have a ARRT in
Radiography. • Prefer ARRT Advanced Certification in Mammography.
Must obtain advanced certification in Mammography ( M ) within 12
months of employment. • Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist
( MRT) certification from Texas Department of State Health Services
( TDSHS ) or Texas Medical Board. Must have a current Healthcare
Provider (BLS LEVEL) CPR course completion card prior to hire and/
or placement in job from one of the following: • American Heart
Association • American Red Cross • Military Training Network Skills
or Special Abilities • Must be able to demonstrate time management,
organizational and interpersonal skills. • Must be able to
demonstrate oral and written communication skills. • Must be able
to demonstrate advanced computer skills. • Must be able to
demonstrate routine to complex positioning ability to achieve
images which meet American College of Radiology criteria for
appropriate views. • Must be able to communicate effectively with
patients, visitors and hospital staff. • Must be able to
demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors. • Must be
able to perform a team lift when setting up and removing moveable
steps to the mobile mammography van. Responsibilities 1. Performs
mammography tests and develops the results to produce quality
breast images for radiologists. Evaluates patient history and
physicians orders to ensure appropriate procedures are performed.
May assist physicians in special procedures as needed to ensure
that all procedures are performed to the standards of PHHS.
Accesses and handles selected medications. 2. Processes Quality
Control checks on systems in accordance with American College of
Radiology, including notifying supervisor of maintenance needs to
ensure equipment functions properly. 3. Maintains proper
documentation on the Radiology Information System to track the
procedures performed on each patient. 4. Communicates and consults
with patients informing them of procedures to be performed to
ensure that patients are as comfortable as possible. 5. 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 as they rotate through mammography area to ensure that
radiology students are well educated and trained in assigned areas.
6. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer
satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements and
monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and
mission of PHHS. 7. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the
Mammography area. Develops effective internal controls that promote
adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program
requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and
private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to
ensure proper understanding. 8. Stays abreast of the latest
developments, advancements, and trends in the field of Mammography
by attending seminars, reading professional journals and
maintaining ARRT certification and Texas State licensure.
Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. 9.
Participates in departmental Performance Improvement Programs,
understands “ICARE” and it 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. 10. Performs
other duties as assigned. Job Accountabilities 1. Identifies ways
to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes
recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as
appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and
Parkland. 2. Stays abreast of the latest developments,
advancements, and trends in the field by attending
seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively
participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining
certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into
current work practices. 3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules,
regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area.
Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence
with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and
federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance
as needed to ensure proper understanding. LI-SS2 Parkland Health
and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or
over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, disability, national origin, marital status, political
belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our
patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and
smoke-free campus.
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