Mammography Technologist Chief | Bethel Park

Highmark Health•Bethel Park, PA

About The Position

Performs prescribed radiographic imaging procedures at a technical level that does not require constant supervision, using independent judgment and initiative. The role also oversees the department’s day-to-day operations and staff, performs the essential duties of a Mammography Technologist, and serves as a mentor and resource for department personnel. The position supports quality assurance, regulatory compliance, radiation safety, patient safety, and imaging protocol development and implementation. Employees are expected to follow the company’s Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and policies, HIPAA privacy requirements, and information security guidelines. The job description indicates the general nature of the work and may not list every duty or qualification.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or equivalent education and experience.
Three years of experience as a Registered Mammography Technologist.
ARRT registration in radiography (R) and mammography (M).
CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Responsibilities

Participate in management activities, including hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management, and staff productivity.
Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the department’s day-to-day operations; develop and implement policies and programs as needed; and, as applicable, exercise budgetary responsibility and authority.
Perform the essential responsibilities of a Mammography Technologist, including age-specific diagnostic imaging according to established protocols.
Communicate and interact effectively with patients, physicians, and other team members; address patient and physician concerns; and respond to adverse events or changes in a patient’s status.
Mentor and serve as a day-to-day resource for staff and others in the department; orient and train new staff and students.
Ensure required documentation is completed for quality control, equipment maintenance, regulatory requirements, billing, protocols, and image distribution.
Maintain ACR certification and registries, if applicable.
Implement imaging institute policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality initiatives, and educate staff about them.
Perform or train others in quality assurance activities, quality control, regulatory testing, and accreditation preparation and documentation.
Implement radiation and patient safety standards and provide technical expertise for protocol development.
Implement and standardize imaging protocols in coordination with radiation physics and division directors.
Perform other duties as assigned.