Lead Mammography Tech

Radiography Lead

Leads staff in performing a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians
• OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology
• PA: No state license is required
• WV: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.

Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience in Mammographic Imaging.

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Leads mammography staff to insure the optimum in imaging procedures as indicated by image quality, repeat analysis, audits and/or patient follow up.
• Coordinates and schedules staff to facilitate the daily operations.
• Identifies peak flow times and supports the mammography technologist to minimize patient wait times.
• Supports staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building.
• Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
• Evaluates images compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
• Educates patients regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
• Performs a full range of mammographic processing and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist's manual guidelines and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Test binder.
• Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
• Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area
• Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures
• Performs all duties of a mammography tech as needed.
• Maintains MQSA compliance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Differentiate various shades of gray as depicted on a black and white television monitor or photograph.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day.
• Lift, push and pull up to 10 pounds of weight.
• Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts; airborne particles; body fluids; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Non-Exempt

Company: RMH Reynolds Memorial Hospital

Cost Center: 151 RMH Radiology Diagnostic

Address: 800 Wheeling Avenue Glen Dale West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.