Technologist-Mammographer
Company: Ascension
Location: Cedar Park
Posted on: July 18, 2025
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Job Description:
Details Department: Diagnostic Radiology Schedule: Fulltime
Hospital: Cedar Park Medical Center Location: Cedar Park,Texas
Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options &
wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs
(EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility
vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including,
but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and
salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Provide
mammography imaging services. Operate equipment and perform various
mammography related procedures. Prepare and position patients and
select anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Explain
procedures and educate patients about the role of regular
mammography in preventive breast health. Develop and evaluate the
film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition,
and distortion. Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and
documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and
patient data/history). Ensure equipment is properly functioning.
Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate
personnel. Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department to
include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film
storage area and any other areas in department. Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained
within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date
required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross
accepted. Radiologic Technologist specializing in Radiology
credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Requires completion of a federally approved 40 hour mammography
training course within 3 Months (90 days) of hire and completion of
25 supervised mammography studies to meet Texas Department of State
Health Services (TDSHS) requirements. Radiologic Technologist
specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas
Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained
prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Radiologic
Technologist specializing in Mammography credentialed from the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) preferred.
Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of
cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4
years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of
associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since
1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in
Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton
Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's
Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health
system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care,
including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities
in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything
we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back,
volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension
careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your
life and the lives of the people around you. Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer Ascension provides Equal Employment
Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth,
and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national
origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran
status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any
other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with
applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information,
view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your
Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization,
Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to
help support the well-being of our military families, spouses,
veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply
their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian
career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note
that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals
who have applied for a position using our official application. Be
on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension
will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This
Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot
employ STEM OPT candidates.
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