Lead Mammography Technologist

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday daytime hoursMidwest Radiology is also offering a one-time bonus of $5,000 to be earned and paid upon successful completion of one year of employment.JOB TITLE: Lead TechnologistLOCATION OR DEPARTMENT: Breast Center Coon RapidsREPORTS TO: Clinic ManagerSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Leads all technologists and the Imaging Department protocols and proceduresSUMMARY OF POSITION: In addition to performing technologist duties, accountable for certain management responsibilities, as assigned by the department manager.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Maintain and create appropriate staffing schedules to meet department workloads.Represent the department for workflow and process issues, when working with other departments in the company.Maintain procedures for the department in partnership with radiologists, clinic manager, IT and staff.Perform exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care as needed.Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.Other duties may include, but are not limited to:Stocking and/or ordering department supplies.QC/QA oversight.MQSA inspection scheduling and packet preparation/coordinating bucket delivery to all outside facilities for yearly MQSA inspections.ACR – coordinate with manager in renewals/applications.Breast Center patient schedule – work with nurse to fit patients into schedule.Communication of workflow changes/updates to staff.Tech training for new duties or re-training when necessary.Handles clinical concerns if Manager is not available.QUALIFICATIONS:RT(R) or RT eligible from an approved educational program required.5 – 7 year Mammography experience preferred.3 – 5 year Lead preferred.RT (R) (M) registration required.CPR certification required within 6 months of hire and maintain in good standing.Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.Excellent patient care, problem solving, organizational, communication and technical skills required.Ability to work independently, in a team, and with all levels of the organization required.Ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative required.Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment.Supervisory/lead experience relating to scheduling, reviewing job performance, discipline and follow-up, and salary review.Must be competent in using a computer keyboard, email, RIS (Radiology Information System) and PACS or similar applications.DAILY PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOF THE JOB:Requires a moderate amount of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, turning and repetitive motion; some bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, telephone and other office equipment. Ability to assist patients to walk, sit, stand and move to and from the exam table, wheelchair and/or Hoyer lift.ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:High-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.High-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr