Mobile Mammography Coordinator - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Main Campus

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Mobile Mammography Coordinator assists with overseeing the operational aspects of the mobile mammography program, including compliance, inspections, accreditation, and equipment and vehicle maintenance concerns. Serves as the primary contact for upcoming mobile coach events, works with Medical Imaging Scheduling team to fully utilize the resource, functions as a trainer, and reports employee training and performance concerns to Supervisor. The Mobile Mammography Coordinator functions as a working Mammography Technologist and Mobile Coach Driver as needed. Hours must be flexible with possible weekend hours.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Upon the order of a qualified physician, performs diagnostic and/or screening mammography to include general radiographic studies, 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 to patients to facilitate the performance of mammographic, stereotactic, and or DEXA. Maintains an individual repeat rate of < 5%.
• Participates in Technical Quality Control measures which include performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances of performance of all equipment to the appropriate supervisor or his/her designee in the supervisor's absence. Able to perform mammography quality control tests, determine compliance with established standards and document results, instituting corrective action and/or suspend performing studies if necessary to maintain compliance with established standards. Maintains required documentation of quality assurance activities. Should be familiar with service arrangements for equipment
• Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning logs as applicable
• Uses RIS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines and properly documents, for the radiologist's review, atypical conditions which could affect image quality. Utilizes proper protocols for data entry functions. Demonstrate competence in linking follow up studies to initial study using the RIS system
• Conscious of radiation safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of shielding devices as is age appropriate for the patient or as requested when study content will not be compromised.
• Utilizes sterile technique when applicable for invasive procedures
• Participates in formal and in service training programs of Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, department specific in services, and any applicable site-specific training. Maintains current applicable licenses and/or certifications and complies with continuing education requirements necessary to maintain same. May be assigned to other duties, technical or non-technical if training, experience, and credentials are deemed adequate by supervisor to perform those duties
• Interacts effectively with patients and coworkers, including staff assigned to other locations. Communicates readily and well with Supervisor and Radiologists in giving and receiving feedback. Must have the ability to understand and respond to questions by giving factual information. Capable of dealing effectively with other clinic departments, physicians, and staff. Uses the Mission and Values as a guideline for all communications, verbal, written, or electronic
• Works with Supervisor, Corporate Services, On-site Services, and/or Account Managers to determine mobile travel schedules and site-specific needs. Works closely with Scheduling Department to help fully utilize resource. Keeps Supervisor updated regarding resource schedule and the mobile travel schedule.
• Drives mobile mammography coach from Main Campus to assigned location, performs 2D and 3D mammograms, returns to Main Campus, sends images to PACS system, and secures mobile unit at end of day. Works with Facilities to schedule routine vehicle cleaning. Stocks clean linen supplies on mobile unit and disposes of dirty linen
• Works with Facilities Department to assure vehicle scheduled maintenance is completed. Works with Supervisor to schedule resource downtime for vehicle preventative maintenance. Utilizes company credit cards to fuel mobile coach and maintains applicable credit card and vehicle service records. Reports vehicle maintenance concerns to Supervisor
• In conjunction with the Supervisor, serves as primary contact for mobile coach questions, issues, and upcoming mobile events. Coordinates equipment preventative maintenance and service and prioritizes workflow and staff assignments in order to maximize utilization. Serves as mobile coach trainer and actively works to create a team environment and seeks opportunities to enhance team development. Properly utilizes troubleshooting techniques and reporting processes. Assists with overseeing compliance, inspections, accreditation, and maintenance concerns. Reports employee training and performance concerns to Supervisor

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 or GED from an accredited program
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• 40 hours mammography training approved by the ARRT to meet the minimum initial FDA & TDH requirements for mammographers
• ARRT (R)(M) MRT- General Certificate
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association
• 3+ years of experience in mammography or 2-year KSC experience
• Experience in mammography quality control
• Working knowledge of mammography quality assurance measures and accreditation requirements
• Demonstrated ability to use computer keyboard
• Proven excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Willing or ability to travel with mobile mammography coach to any location (within the Houston area) as scheduled
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Insurable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology
• Experience performing stereotactic guided breast biopsies and/or DEXA
• RIS experience
• Bilingual
• Commercial Driver's License

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 to $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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