Mammography Technologist Lead

Mammography Technologist

Performs digital mammograms of the breast at a technical level that will produce high quality mammographic images consistent with established policies & procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision. May perform breast imaging procedures.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Specializes in the production of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the detection of breast tumors.
2. Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
3. Operates and maintains all assigned mammography equipment to ensure it works properly.
4. Positions patients and moves mammographic equipment to specific positions and adjusts controls to set exposure factors based on knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques and protocols. Correctly captures the images requested by a physician.
5. Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff and self.
6. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
7. Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
8. Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
9. May assist other areas of Radiology as assigned.
10. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Lead Duties and Responsibilities (If classified in a Lead Role):

• Assist in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Contribute to performance feedback, hiring decisions.
• Ensure standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).
• Evaluate and test new procedures/processes.
• Orient and/or train new staff.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Subject matter expert/technical leadership.
• Work flow/distribution of work.
• Assist in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Radiology Technology
• Certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
• Certified in Mammography by American Registry of Radiologic Technologist
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• Associate's Degree in radiology