Mammography Tech

Supervisor Breast ImagingUnder the general supervision of the Radiology Director the Breast Imaging Supervisor provides technical operational and administrative leadership to the department through interactions and/or coordination with Breast Imaging staff Breast Clinic Staff and others as necessary. Primary duty is to supervise all aspects of the day-to-day operations. Assist in improving and implementing workflows policies and procedures in conjunction with the Radiology Director and Section Chief of Breast Imaging.Position: Supervisor Breast ImagingDepartment: Breast Care CenterSchedule: Full TimeEssential Responsibilities / Duties:Responsible for monitoring and for the maintenance of daily activities relating to the technical and operational aspects of the department ensuring a high quality efficient customer-focused and properly functioning Breast Imaging DepartmentLeads employees in all Breast Imaging modalities for assigned shifts. Ensures that supervised employees of all modalities are performing duties and following policies and procedures as necessaryAssists with interviews and recommends candidates for hiringOrientate and evaluate performance of staff via monitoring counseling discipline collaboration and supportMaintain all required documentation related to staff qualifications licenses registrations and continuing educationEnsure accurate payroll activityResponsible for day to day staffing and allocation of technologists and other staff to departmental areas as necessary and appropriate for patient care budget staffing and department and hospital needsResponsible for monitoring and changing the breast imaging workflow as needed to ensure operational efficiency and staff productivity. Schedules and assigns staff to designated areas as requiredResponsible for the department patient schedule and making modifications to ensure operational efficiency and staff productivityAssists in preparing for monthly staff meetingsAssists with monitoring performance and compliance with departmental procedures and policiesAdheres to safety standards set forth by Radiology department BMC and regulatory and accreditation agenciesWorks closely with Radiology Director to improve workflow staffing patient schedule patient experience department budgets technologist training and initiativesPerforms other Mammographic Technologist tasks to include cross training and covering other departments as required and as determined necessary for operational effectiveness patient care and department needsProvides floor coverage as required in the Breast Imaging DepartmentPerforms all types of procedures required as put forth either through department policy and procedures or work demands of the Radiology DirectorProvides service and care to patients of all ages. Notifies personnel as necessary when patients not regularly served (immobilized patients men etc.) are present and seeks assistance from individuals with the knowledge of the specialized needs of such patientsPrepares patient for exams as required and insures patient comfort and modesty at all timesSets up equipment and uses proper technique and exposure factors as necessary and requiredNotifies Radiology Director if there is a problem with Breast Imaging equipment and assists with requesting service if neededFollows all radiation safety procedures to ensure patient is not compromised as it relates to radiation safetyCompletes procedures in a timely fashion while providing quality mammography images for Radiology and outside departments. Makes quality improvements to mammographic images as required and as necessaryMonitors patient conditions. If/when conditions warrant that assistance may be required takes actions to facilitate the best course of action to include: nursing involvement other assistance further monitoring and/or other patient focused solutionsWorks with the Radiology Director as necessary to ensure the follow-up studies are completed and dictated in a timely manner proper billing and supply codes are entered in the RIS guidelines for charging are followed and communicated to staff PACS database is clean and accurate and RIS training for new staffEnsures that all required documentation is properly performed to include but not limited to any/all of the following: proper filling out of requisitions proper procedures completion related to all procedures performed proper recording of any required hospital/department and or insurance of managed care requirements for proper recording and or billing of Breast Imaging Procedures ensures that staff properly enters ICD-10 codes and ensures that staff properly enters all patient demographicsResponsible for training mammography and ultrasound techs on how to resolve casesHandles patient complaints performs service recovery and ensures patient satisfaction at all timesHandles urgent add on requests for services professionally and appropriately at all timesKeeps staff discussions around patients to a minimum and ensures that patients are not subjected to departmental conversations and any inappropriate behaviorCommunicates with patients visitors physicians fellow employees and other staff in a courteous professional friendly and understanding way. Treats patients and fellow staff with dignity and respect and reports any/all problems to Radiology DirectorResponsible for Breast Imaging supply managementLeads and maintains the quality assurance program enacted by the FDA in conjunction with the Radiology Director and Section Chief of Breast ImagingAssists in the development of and participates in departments Quality Assurance program to ensure that the department standards are set forth by Section Chief of Breast Imaging and Radiology Director are adhered to and updates as necessaryPerforms other duties as neededJob Requirements:Requires an Associates degree and 8 years of mammography experience with at least 2 years of that in a supervisory capacity. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.Current Massachusetts DPH Radiologic Technologist Radiography (Full/General) license and Mammography license andCurrent ARRT registered certification in Radiography with RT(R) designation and Mammography with RT(M) designation.Current BLS certificationWork requires communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and to allay any apprehensions to instruct students and to provide leadership and direction to assigned staff.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent ability to adapt to change.Extensive knowledge of breast anatomy and pathology preferred.Work requires proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and Power Point.Compensation Range: 39.90- 57.93This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and market-competitiveness. In addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans