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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8160

Working TitleMAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST

Number of Vacancies2

LocationMcAllen, Texas

DepartmentSchool of Medicine / Clinical Support Services ISU

FTE1.0

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job

Responsible for performing routine to complex quality breast images following State and Federal Regulations.

Description of Duties

+ Performs patient studies utilizing approved protocols/procedures and brings questions forward before imaging patients.

+ Communicates professionally, effectively and in a timely manner with all patient care providers, patients and guests.

+ Ensures that patient studies are reviewed for accuracy, coded and charged appropriately.

+ Demonstrates skills required to successfully complete clinical competencies and can function independently without direct supervision.

+ Enters data into systems (i.e. PACS , equipment systems, electronic medical records and other computer systems.

+ Demonstrates the ability to address and handle patient care concerns, notifies the radiologist if and when gross pathological findings are discovered.

+ Practices responsible use of communication tools (status board, paging systems, telephones, email, fax, etc.).

+ Ensures error rates are minimized.

+ Maintains in-depth knowledge of all routine section-specific protocols/procedures.

+ Maintains Quality Control/Quality Assurance following Mammography Quality Standards Act ( MQSA ) and American College of Radiology ( ACR ), Federal Drug Administration ( FDA ), and Texas Department of Health Services ( TDHS ) standards and regulations. Assures that all documentation is accurately recorded and kept in an organized manner susceptible to instant inspection if needed.

+ Maintains continuing education and experience requirements following MQSA , ACR , FDA , and TDHS standards and regulations.

+ Uploads images/ CAD to PACS system and assigns to reading radiologist.

+ Administers contrast agents and utilizes sterile or aseptic techniques where applicable. Reviews medications and allergies. Follows the five rights of drug administration.

+ Ensures work areas and equipment are safe, clean, and organized and appropriate supplies are available for the procedures and checklists are completed (including emergency supplies). Restocks supplies and forms as needed.

+ Performs Bone Density DXA procedures.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT ) program.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT )®. Must have a Medical Radiologic Technologist ( MRT ) certification from the Texas Medical Board. Advanced Registry in Mammography ( ARRT ) (M) within 180 days of entry into the job. Basic Life Support ( BLS ) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) certification.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience as a qualified Mammography Technologist. Must meet MQSA requirements and must be able to meet initial and continuing education requirements.

Preferred Experience

None.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. X-ray generator, image detector, compression paddles.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/healthcare environment; some travel, weekend work, and irregular shifts may be required. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

N/A

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/16/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth

Social Security Number

Gender

Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or [email protected].

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/46514

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ State Licensure

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document