Lead Mammography Tech - Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital - Days

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. VUMC fosters an environment where employees are valued, their knowledge is expanded, and their abilities are challenged. The Lead Mammography Tech position at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital involves performing and supervising all aspects of radiographic procedures at a supervisory level to ensure the coordination of all procedures performed by personnel. The role focuses on working with the adult population and operates on a Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM shift.

Requirements

LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
3 years experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Patient Documentation (Advanced)
People Management (Novice)
Compliance (Advanced)
Anatomy & Physiology Knowledge (Advanced)

Responsibilities

Supervises a variety of technical procedures to ensure that technologists utilize good independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in applying prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.
Assumes responsibility for designated areas, personnel, and procedures as required.
Is accountable for the delivery of efficient, high-quality services to patients, physicians, and all customers, while providing supervision to technical personnel to perform high-quality exams within the protocols and guidelines set by the Department of Imaging Services.
Outlines work assignments at the commencement of the shift for all technologists, including maintaining and stocking supplies, rooms, and equipment, or other assigned duties.
Is responsible for the protection and safety of themselves, patients, and co-workers.
Directly responsible for assisting in evaluating all technical personnel and student radiographers within the department.
Participates in on-call coverage for the modality as part of the essential job requirements.
Demonstrates expert knowledge of appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the incumbent's department and work areas.
Analyzes rules and regulations for unusual situations and understands the interrelationship and implication of various rules and regulations in other areas of the department.
May represent the company at regional industry organization meetings for discussing rules and regulations.
Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in applying anatomy and physiology knowledge in challenging and complex situations.
Contributes to the development of best practices for the organization.
Conducts performance reviews.
Effectively delegates tasks to others.
Coaches subordinates on technical and interpersonal topics, as well as professional development.
Demonstrates team-building techniques and provides leadership through personal example of good work habits, open communication, and effective people relationships.
Involves subordinates in decisions that affect them.
Demonstrates self-reliance and resourcefulness as an example to others.
Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on the goals/objectives of the unit/department.
Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others.
May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.