(Basic Function): Upon the order of a qualified physician, the Mammography Technologist will utilize equipment which produces ionizing radiation to obtain images for diagnostic purposes according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Radiology Department and Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. The Mammography Technologist will perform Mammography and DEXA studies, in addition to general radiographic studies, fluoroscopic studies, ASC procedures, and/or SCNB procedures. The Mammography Technologist will utilize the designated Radiology Information System (RIS) and designated PACS system. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties.���Qualifications: 1. Education A. High School diploma or GED. Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program. B. Associates in Applied Science-Radiology Technology Experience A. 40 hours mammography training approved by the ARRT to meet the minimum initial FDA & TMB requirements for mammographers 2-years' experience in mammography or 1-year KSC experience in. X-ray and/or SCNB experience. B. Mammography and SCNB experience Licenses A. ARRT (R)(M) MRT-General Certificate, BCLS certification. B. Special Skills A. Experience using Microsoft. Working knowledge of mammography quality assurance measures and accreditation requirements. PACS and RIS experience. B. Other A. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills B. Bilingual Essential Duties: 25% 1. Upon the order of a qualified physician, performs diagnostic and/or screening mammography and DEXA procedures, to include general radiographic studies, fluoroscopic studies, ASC procedures, and/or SCNB procedures if applicable, according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC radiology department. Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of radiographic images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting proper positioning. Understands age related communication needs of patients and is able to effectively convey instructions. Maintains an individual repeat rate of
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is Houston's premier multispecialty group practice, founded in 1949 by Dr. Mavis Kelsey. More than 700 physicians and allied health professionals practice at 35+ locations in the Greater Houston area. Kelsey-Seybold offers quality medical care in 65 medical specialties.
The organization operates the largest freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center in the state of Texas and offers state-of-the-art Varian TrueBeam and Varian Edge radiation therapy technology at a nationally accredited Cancer Center.
An accredited Sleep Center, comprehensive laboratory services, advanced imaging and diagnostics, 17 onsite Kelsey pharmacies, MyKelseyOnline (a secure web portal for patients to communicate with their Kelsey-Seybold doctors, get most test results, and schedule appointments), and Telemedicine Services – E-visits and Video Visits with Kelsey-Seybold medical personnel are part of its comprehensive offerings.
Kelsey-Seybold partners with major insurers to offer value-based commercial health plans. KelseyCare Advantage, a Medicare Advantage plan offered to Houston-area beneficiaries and affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, has achieved the coveted 5-out-of-5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for seven consecutive years.
Kelsey-Seybold has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the nation’s first accredited Accountable Care Organization and a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home. Kelsey-Seybold has many physicians in the Greater Houston area certified for excellence in diabetes and heart and stroke care by the NCQA. In addition to these recognitions, Kelsey-Seybold is home to a nationally accredited Breast Diagnostic Center, and Endoscopy Center.
