Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist -Lead Mammography Technologist

Lead Mammography Technologist

Performs duties as the Lead Mammography Technologist in the facility or within the confines of the mobile mammography bus. Operates independently and without direct supervision as the technologist responsible for the performance and coordination of all mammography exams and procedures. Maintains effective workflow in the mammography section by coordinating, planning, organizing and executing appropriate patient breast imaging studies, procedures, and referrals to expedite patient care. Schedules patient for exams/procedures and maintains patient information in the mammography reporting system. Assists in developing and maintaining the mammography quality assurance program. Performs Quality Control procedures in accordance with vendor specific guidance, as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and VHA directives. Assists the Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor and Radiology Leadership in creating, implementing, collecting, critiquing and preparing mammography documents and reports with current data to ensure compliance with FDA/MQSA, ACR, and VHA mandates. Submits updates as required to the ACR to ensure compliance and continued operation of mammography services. Submits mammography images and required documents every 3 years to ACR accreditation for renewal. Ensures that the examination rooms and work rooms are kept clean and neat in appearance, as well as fully stocked with supplies. Assists DRT Supervisor in developing and presenting management briefing reports specific to the operation of the mammography section such as the repeat/reject image analyses, annual audit, quarterly credentialing qualification report. Assists Radiologist in the performance of special examinations and procedures such as needle localization, cyst aspiration, and core biopsy. Troubleshoots equipment used in mammography by monitoring the daily, weekly, and quarterly QC procedures and provides suggestions about repairs and/or adjustments. Assists VA SLC Digital Imaging Team with incoming and outgoing mammography image studies provided on CD for continued care. Employs up-to-date record keeping and tracking mechanisms. Maintains radiologists, technologists and physicist credentialing records to ensure that each person maintains the minimum MQSA qualifications. Responsible for explaining exams to patients in terms the patient will comprehend as well as understanding potential hazards. Receives and interprets breast imaging requests. Inputs pertinent radiology information into computer systems. Responsible for processing orders, registering, canceling and editing exams via the computer radiology information system (RIS). Validates and sends lay summary letter to each patient once the mammogram has been reported by a radiologist. Properly identifies patient images, laterality, and position. Ensure images, identification and imaging request match. Ensure proper dosage techniques to minimize radiation exposure, utilize radiation safeguards by practicing ALARA. Perform patient education. Ensure that a thorough patient history is documented and forwarded to the radiologist. Ability to modify exams/procedures as needed to compensate for patient's individual medical conditions and body habitus. Ability to make critical decisions, interact with patients of different ages and health conditions, maintain patient confidentiality, and work under stressful conditions, such as operating or emergency rooms. Driving is required for this position, the employee must possess and maintain a current, valid state driver's license.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts 24/7 coverage weekends, holidays and on call

Telework: No

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 61540

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Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized