Mammography Lead

Banner Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Innovation and highly trained staff. Our Medical Imaging team members play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that values excellence and begin making a difference in people’s lives. As the Mammography Lead, this role offers a unique blend of clinical care and leadership within Imaging. The position includes three to four days each week dedicated to providing direct patient care, along with one to two administrative days focused on supporting staff and operational excellence. Location: Banner Imaging (16641 N 40th St, Suite 1) with travel to other AZ Banner Imaging locations to support training of mammographers as needed. Schedule: Monday through Friday 0700 - 1530 Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in the delivery of excellent patient care at Banner Health. From detection and diagnosis to the treatment of illnesses and abnormalities, Banner Health’s varied medical imaging and radiology services help physicians establish and execute individualized treatment plans. Medical Imaging professionals also enjoy access to: - State-of-the art technology - The latest in Picture Archival Communication System (PACS) technology - Relocation assistance - Tuition reimbursement - Continuing education programs - Career growth and promotion opportunities - Travel medical imaging technologist positions. POSITION SUMMARY This position facilitates services and provides clinical support within the department. Performs prescribed procedures as directed by following department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care appropriate to patient population. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support. Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary. Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education. 2. Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management. 3. Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow. Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting. Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service. 4. Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies. Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills. May participate in employee performance assessments. 5. Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system. May serve as QA and clinical educator. May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects. 6. Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner. 7. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information. Adheres to safety policies. 8. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures. 9. This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility. Participates on committees as assigned. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

Requirements

Certificate or diploma from an approved/accredited Radiologic Technology program or equivalent program for other modalities (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography, Diagnostic imaging).
Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
Licensure by state regulatory agency required, if applicable.
Advance certification by accrediting body in specialty required (MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CAT Scan, Mammography), if applicable.
BLS certification required.
Depending on certification and modality(ies) coordinating, may be assigned to a single modality or Multi-Modality Medical Imaging Coordinator role (Ultrasound Coordinator, MRI Coordinator, Mult Mod Med Img Coord, etc.)
This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 3+ years of experience.
Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, analyze data and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Health care related Bachelors degree and prior supervisory experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides or facilitates patient care for patient populations and serves as a resource to staff for clinical support.
Assumes responsibility for direct patient care when necessary.
Promotes interdisciplinary patient care planning and patient education.
Demonstrates leadership qualities in support of department needs and collaborates with various departments, outside vendors, and other departments to assure adequate resources and the proper coordination of safe, efficient patient care management.
Serves as resource to patients, families, providers and staff in providing care by facilitating patient flow.
Assists in the interpretation of department/facility/system policies within the clinical setting.
Responsible for providing safe and cost effective care while considering patient satisfaction and customer service.
Participates in staff development, orientation, education and evaluation of clinical competencies.
Mentors staff to increase clinical, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
May participate in employee performance assessments.
Supports change and assists in the development, interpretation, implementation and evaluation of the process improvement and quality management activities of the department/system.
May serve as QA and clinical educator.
May coordinate and assist in development of QI/QC projects.
Monitors staff usage and ensures staffing meets patient needs in a fiscally responsible manner.
Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to imaging practice.
This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
Adheres to safety policies.
Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department.
Performs prescribed procedures in accordance with established departmental/facility policies and procedures.
This position functions within the Imaging department of the assigned facility.
Participates on committees as assigned.