Mammographer Lead

Qualifications:

Education
Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology Required Or
Associate’s Degree Preferred

Experience
2 Years experience in mammography Required and
1 Year digital experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications
ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Mammography Upon Hire Required And
CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist Either by the TDH or TMB Upon Hire Required And
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required

Skills
computer skills, communication skills to include speaking and understanding English language, excellent customer service skills. Prefer venipuncture

Position Responsibilities 

Staff supervision and coordination of daily department activities
Schedules staff to provides adequate staff coverage including vacation schedules, absenteeism and turnover.
Oversees orientation, training and cross-training of new staff to department, assesses their ability to work independently, communicates policies and procedures to staff, and verifies orientation paperwork
Assists in implementing and monitoring performance evaluation procedures, establishing professional development goals, and counseling staff on an ongoing basis as appropriate.
Acts as a technical resource for staff by providing ongoing instruction and assistance with procedures, equipment and PACS.
Organizes, maintains and updates records of purchases, ordered exams, statistics, and other lists.
Assists with interview and selection of new employees.
Ensures patient care is efficiently and effectively maintained. Monitors and investigates complaints regarding patient care.

Direct Patient Care:
Performs mammograms and diagnostic radiographs.
Produce quality images in mammography as defined by the American College of Radiology guidelines.
Possesses standard and advanced positioning skills.
Performs quality diagnostic radiology exams for general radiography and fluoroscopic exams.
Greets patient in a courteous manner.
Introduces self by name and explains procedure to patient and family if necessary.

Quality Assurance/Control:
Mammography: Phantom images, visual inspections, compression checks, screen contract, peer reviews, monthly check list for all mammography units. Informs Physicist when any repairs are done on the mammography units as needed.
Equipment Maintenance: Keeps logs, PM and physicist survey on all x-ray, equipment.
Repeat Rates: Collects and tabulates repeat rates for diagnostic radiology, mammography and stereotactic table.
Diagnostic Radiology: Visual inspections for the R F, Tomo, mammo rooms and apron and glove leak checks, screen contact, peer review and technologist peer review.
Other: Arrange for calibrations, arrange for electrical checks, review and update all QA books, review all standards (ACR/TDH/FDA and JCAHO), distribute film badges, generate and distribute continuing education certificates. Responsible for annual inspection by TDH and FDA. Attend monthly departmental staff meetings. Responsible for completing quarterly QI report for QRMC.

Non Direct Patient Care:
Documentation: Accurately enters patient data in RIS system for patient tracking and patient exam verification (billing of exam). Present patient case history and images to Radiologists for review by pulling images from PACS and hanging analog films on multiviewers as needed.
Training, Education, and Team Support: Meets or exceeds continuing education requirements for mammography and diagnostic radiology as deemed necessary from Texas Department of Health, American College of Health, American College of Radiology, and FDA/MQSA guidelines. Attends monthly departmental staff meetings and mandatory in services. Follows department specific/hospital policies in reference to absences, tardies, time and attendance, supervisor notification, and the importance of wearing ID badge visible to patients, customers, and hospital staff and physicians.

Patient Safety:
Verify patient with two identifiers.
Maintain equipment-clean and inspect, report any malfunctions.
Respond to emergency situations appropriately.
Recognize safety hazards; acts to protect patients, self and others.

Leadership/ Responsibility:
Attends monthly staff meetings.
Work collaboratively with the Departmental Director, TL Rad Mammographer and the Leadership Team for Process Improvement.
Work toward becoming more effective with the leadership team regarding strategic objectives, synergistic of department growth.

Why Texas Health? At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make THSW a great place to work.

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Additional perks of being a Mammographer:   

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training, and dedicated leadership resources.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

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