Lead Mammography Technologist
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$55 - $86•Onsite
About The Position
The Lead Mammography Technologist serves as the clinical and operational lead for mammography services, providing oversight of daily workflow, quality assurance activities, regulatory compliance, and staff development. The Lead Mammography Technologist acts as a subject matter expert and resource for mammography staff, radiologists, physicists, and leadership, promoting high standards of care, image quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of formal radiologic technology training program in an AMA approved school; registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And one year of experience in applicable modality OR A minimum of 6 months of technical experience in the applicable modality AND previous leadership experience.
- Certified by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist.
- For leads in mammography, certified by ARRT as a Mammography Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Independently operates all mammography equipment and adheres to proper imaging techniques.
- Schedules, begins, completes, and cancels exams in the Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Reviews imaging orders for accuracy and ensures appropriate exam selection based on patient signs and symptoms; seeks clarification when needed.
- Regularly assigns, instructs, and monitors the work of mammography staff.
- Serves as the primary clinical resource for mammography workflow, patient care, image quality, and equipment questions.
- Coordinates daily patient scheduling and workflow to ensure efficient operations.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
