Lead Mammography Tech

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads staff in performing a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Requirements

Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Radiographer license through the Maryland Board of Physicians, OH: Radiographer license through the Ohio Board of Radiology, PA: No state license is required, WV: Radiography License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire.
Three (3) years’ experience in Mammographic Imaging.
Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

Responsibilities

Leads mammography staff to insure the optimum in imaging procedures as indicated by image quality, repeat analysis, audits and/or patient follow up.
Coordinates and schedules staff to facilitate the daily operations.
Identifies peak flow times and supports the mammography technologist to minimize patient wait times.
Supports staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building.
Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient.
Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors.
Evaluates images compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.
Educates patients regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates.
Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.
Performs a full range of mammographic processing and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist’s manual guidelines and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Test binder.
Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with standard policies and procedures.
Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification.
Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area
Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures
Performs all duties of a mammography tech as needed.
Maintains MQSA compliance.