- Supervises day to day operations of mammography services. Works closely with the Manager of the Breast Imaging Center.
- Assists radiologists in performing invasive and non-invasive mammographic and sonographic procedures.
- Works in a relatively independent manner. Assures optimal level of patient care at all time.
- Performs all the functions of a Mammography Technologist II. Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating staffing schedules and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern.
- Facilitates patient / family education efforts by assessing the need for intervention, providing staffing coverage, and supporting and reinforcing clinical instruction.
- Maintains records for service and compliance with internal and external regulatory guidelines.
- Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews such as ACR reaccredidation, yearly updates and FDA on-site inspections.
- Assists in interviewing process, makes recommendations for adequate staffing.
- Assures the availability of equipment and supplies for all procedures; orders supplies as needed. Performs the duties of Quality Control Coordinator to comply with MQSA regulations.
- Serves as arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between staff. Verifies staff time worked and prepares time sheets for payroll in accordance with policy.
- Handles patient questions or problems with tact and sound judgment.
- Demonstrates advanced leadership and supervisory skills. Demonstrates expert practitioner knowledge and skills.
- Provides clarification to less experienced patient care staff. Actively participates in staff development Oversees scheduling of departmental procedures, staffing and activities.
- Participates as needed in various performance improvement (PI), education, or safety committees.
- Provides feedback to Manager concerning procedural issues and problems. Continually assesses patient flow in conjunction with manager and radiologist working in the area.
- Helps other technical staff maintain their schedule, assigning late patients to technologists as they become available.
- Provides feedback to manager concerning daily issues and problems. Functions as a clinical expert and role model in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for mammography patients. Demonstrates advanced leadership and clinical skills.
- Actively participates in developing and monitoring staff competency. Performs daily technical duties of manager in his/her absence.
- Works with physicians on problems with technical staffing in the absence of the manager.
- Reports daily operational problems to manager. Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT.
- Must have a minimum of four (4) years experience in diagnostic and invasive mammography.
- A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience or one (1) year as a Level 3 Mammography technologist is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.