Mammography Technologist jobs in Mcallen, TX

This position requires travel through RGV Market 

Includes a $10,000 sign on BONUS (for external candidates)

Full Benefits 

401k 

PTO 

Holiday Pay 

Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life’s best work.(sm) 

Under general supervision, utilize equipment and computer systems to provide patients with quality digital mammograms. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, quality control and the adherence to American College of Radiology and MQSA guidelines. The position requires excellent positioning, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Consistently performs high quality digital 2D and 3D tomosynthesis screening mammograms
• Effectively uses mammography equipment
• Effectively uses computer systems (i.e. I site, Epic, Epic Radiant, MRS, and Hologic Manager) and understands how they affect the end result
• Performs exams in a timely manner and is able to stay on schedule
• Fosters an excellent relationship with patients and promotes a positive experience
• Obtains and enters accurate health history from the patient
• Addresses problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions appropriately to resolve the problems
• Assumes responsibility for the safety and comfort of patients while they are in the mammographer’s care
• Travel throughout RGV market; some overnight travel required.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Current ARRT(M) certification
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification
• Texas state Mammo license
• Experience with Digital Mammography Equipment
• Experience with PACs/RIS systems
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• 1 years of experience screening mammography

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.    

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