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Lead Mammography Technologist - Springfield Mammography
Job Summary:
The Lead Mammography Tech manages the day-to-day operations of the mammography department by establishing practices and procedures as well as standardizing operations. They manage the accreditation of the hospital, equipment, technologist, and services under the MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program) guidelines. They are responsible for related equipment, supply inventory, patient education and the continuum of patients care before, during, and after procedures.
Essential Functions:
Coordinates all operations related to mammography services (e.g., scheduling service, safety, patient care, and equipment maintenance).
Safely and proficiently performs all mammographic/ and related procedures and imaging.
Oversees MQSA inspections, ACR (American College of Radiology) accreditations, Quality Control Program, Physicist Surveys, Equipment Maintenance, Technologist Certifications and education, and Policies and Procedures.
Maintains proper staffing levels to meet workflow requirements; assists staff technologists with maintaining appropriate absenteeism and tardiness record.
Supervises Mammography Technologists and students.
Coordinates and implements components related to breast health care needs (e.g., BSE (breast self-examination) instructions, patient education, and patient grants and payment assistance).
Provides excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology (required)
Advanced modality registration in Mammography, ARRT (required)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Experience:
Two years' experience as a registered mammography technologist (required)
Two years' experience as a lead radiologic technologist (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Patient centered care
Monitor patient conditions during examination
Record patient medical histories
Evaluate employee performance
Patient and staff scheduling
Collects and analyzes department data
Budgeting and financial acumen
Working within an interdisciplinary team
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Communication with patients and/or family members
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS)
Radiology Information Systems (RIS)
Training:
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred)
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