Mammograph Technologist Lead/Quality Control

Kaiser Permanente • Wailuku, HI

121d

About The Position

Under direct and indirect supervision, performs mammography and DEXA examinations with physician supervision; maintains responsibility for monitoring and quality control of all mammographic and DEXA studies. Monitors and assists with direction and technical operation of mammography and DEXA examinations subsection; assists with workflow coordination. Assumes direct control of specific areas within Mammography and DEXA as assigned. Manages the Quality Control (QC) initiatives at assigned facility.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years mammography experience.
• Associates degree in radiologic technology; or two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.
• Specialty training in technical and interpretive aspects of mammography.
• Radiographer License (Hawaii).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Mammography Technologist.
• Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• Team Leader experience.
• MQSA and/or ACR Quality Control experience in high volume setting.
• Teaching or training experience.
• Training in MQSA and ACR Quality Control initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitors technical and clinical performance of mammographers assigned to Mammography and DEXA section, and provides assistance to staff as needed.
• Remains responsible for quality control procedures for assigned Mammography and DEXA section.
• Completes patient history/breast assessment and/or DEXA patient fracture assessment form and transmits form into the Radiology PACS system.
• Performs mammography and DEXA studies and procedures.
• Positions patients, applies compression, provides immobilization means and patient counseling as required.
• Selects technical factors and protocols that result in optimum imaging for each individual patient.
• Reviews orders with peers and consults with attending Radiologists as needed.
• Maintains daily records of exams performed.
• May perform stereotactic biopsy procedures.
• Follows all National Patient Safety Goals.
• Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered.
• Ensures accuracy of information and data entry, while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Prepares sterile fields as required and directed; prepares floor stock medications; ensures sterility of surgical packs, trays and disposables to be used in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate and adequate supplies during the procedures.
• Remains proficient in performing breast localizations as pre-biopsy procedure; remains proficient in performing stereotactic breast biopsy if applicable.
• Assists radiologist during exams and procedures as needed; capturing specific mammography images and assisting with biopsy specimen collection.
• Operates and understands all features and performance capabilities of the mammography and DEXA systems: performs system quality control (QC) as required.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge for all quality control tests to include daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual testing; performs quality control tests when assigned.
• Maintains FDA and MQSA records, guidelines to meet accreditation standards.
• Post processes and performs quality control (QC) of mammography images and DEXA images as required; prepares images for Radiologist interpretation, and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
• Maintains working knowledge of all department equipment and devices.
• Recognizes, corrects, or reports radiographic equipment malfunctions to Service Engineer and/or Physicist.
• Monitors and assures prompt, efficient patient flow with minimal waiting time; provides assistance during patient schedule conflicts; advises receptionists as to appropriate schedule revisions and assures efficient patient flow.
• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
• Provides fear/stress reducing service-oriented communication with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions; providing encouragement.
• Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
• Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
• Provides instructions on appropriate safety measures to patients, family members, and hospital staff as required; ensures appropriate safety precautions are followed.
• Applies appropriate measures (ALARA Principles) for minimizing radiation exposure.
• Captures and records radiation dose delivered during the procedure.
• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations.
• Orients and trains (mentors) new personnel regarding subsection operations as needed.
• Trains mammographers to maintain high level of image quality as well as adherence to departmental rules, standards and protocols.
• Maintains high personal level of competency in this area to provide constant resource for teaching and training.
• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
• Pursues ongoing continuing education.
• Attends departmental meetings and/or inservice presentations as needed or required.
• Reads and initials minutes of such meetings when excused absence precludes attendance.
• Evaluates productivity and patient care performances.
• Reports substandard levels appropriately.
• Advises manager of real or potential problems concerning discipline, morale, technical competency, interpersonal relations, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree