Mammography Tech

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

Summary & Work Performed

Supervise clinical operations of specific areas of the Imaging Department including, but not limited to: equipment, personnel, scheduling, financial and customer service functions.

• Supervise and participate in complex technical activities associated with the operation of modality-specific equipment in specific areas of the Imaging Department in accordance with prescribed safety procedures.

• Plan and schedule work for the assigned unit ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.

• Schedule patients for imaging examinations; set up and explain imaging procedures; position patients for each anatomical view specified using positioning assistance devices and protective equipment as required; report any changes in patient's condition to attending physician. Perform limited evaluation of imaging examinations in order to determine the need for additional projections.

• Assist in the formulation and revision of technique charts and/or protocols to maintain established standards of image quality and/or maintenance of ALARA.

• Review and compile as needed statistical reports and analyses reflecting operational activities.

• Provide technical assistance, instruction and consultation to students and employees.

• Recommend various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, and vacation schedules.

• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supervision scheduling.

Education

• Work requires required registry/certification in applicable imaging modality - American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registry or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB).

Experience

• Four years of experience in an imaging modality (Radiologic Tech, MR, CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Sonography, Interventional Radiology) is required.

• Two years of team leader or applicable supervisory experience is preferred.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Certification as prescribed by ARRT, ARDMS/CCI, and/or NMTCB.

• BLS certification

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