Lead Mammography Tech FT Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

13h

About The Position

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, providing services including heart care, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and cosmetic services. It operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Lead Mammography Tech serves as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in mammography procedures while also performing Mammography Technologist duties as required. The role coordinates workflow, delegates and guides staff, follows up on activities, resolves routine and complex problems, and helps ensure safe and efficient departmental operations. It monitors work quantity and quality and ensures diagnostic procedures meet department standards. The position provides input on performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline up to termination; assists with monitoring performance improvement plans; and is responsible for scheduling and timekeeping for mammography technologists. The role may take call or standby as required by the department. It also monitors compliance with applicable laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies, and implements internal and external audit recommendations as directed.

Requirements

Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Mammography (M).
Have or successfully complete American Heart Association Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
Two or more years of progressively more responsible Mammography Technologist work experience.
Analytical and clinical skills to determine age-appropriate methods for providing requested radiographs based on patients’ physical abilities or limitations.
Interpersonal and communication skills to instruct and work effectively with patients under physical or emotional stress, understand physicians’ verbal and written requests and prescriptions, and work in a culturally diverse environment with hospital personnel and patients.
Technical knowledge to operate equipment, including specialized equipment and computers.
Ability to work effectively in a complex environment and manage multiple or changing priorities.
Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology accreditation requirements.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients; physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift to provide patient care.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and use imaging equipment and supplies to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality.
Ability to exercise discretion in communication and use diplomacy, tact, listening skills, and conflict-resolution skills.
Leadership skills, including readiness to take on leadership roles with increasing accountability, comfort with decision-making, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and garner support.

Responsibilities

Serve as a lead or resource person for personnel involved in mammography procedures while performing Mammography Technologist duties as required.
Coordinate workflow, delegate work, and oversee and guide staff in carrying out their duties.
Follow up on staff activities and resolve routine and complex problems to help ensure safe and efficient department operations.
Monitor the quantity and quality of workflow and ensure work is completed.
Ensure prescribed diagnostic procedures are performed according to department standards.
Provide input for performance appraisals, hiring decisions, and progressive discipline up to termination of employment.
Assist with monitoring performance improvement plans.
Schedule and maintain timekeeping for mammography technologists.
Take call or standby as required by the department.
Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies.
Implement external and internal audit recommendations as directed.
Gather and interpret data to identify discrepancies, problems, or issues; seek advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable; and determine methods to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Use appropriate discretion in communication and provide conflict resolution when necessary.
Coach, teach, and counsel staff and help build confidence, forge alliances, and garner support.