Radiology & Mammography Lead

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Oak Lawn, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position is responsible for coordinating staff schedules, maintaining exam schedules efficiently, approving PTO requests, monitoring staff performance, and coordinating new staff orientation and training. The role also involves addressing staff concerns, creating policies and procedures in conjunction with the Manager, documenting and reporting equipment issues, and coordinating preventive maintenance and service calls. Additionally, the Lead performs diagnostic radiology procedures and mammograms, delivers patient care according to standards, prepares and processes patient information, and ensures the accuracy of data. They also prepare radiographic/mammographic images and documentation for physician interpretation and determine adherence to department standards.

Requirements

Graduate of AMA Approved Program in Radiologic Technology
2-3 years experience as Radiologic Technologist
40 hours of specialized training and continuing education in mammography
Knowledge of anatomy
Need to recognize patients experiencing fear or anxiety
Needs to be able to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. and understand the differences
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle anxious and fearful patients
Demonstrated technical skills as a radiographer
Knowledge of film quality control and film processing
Registered Radiologic Technologist/ARRT
IDNS License
Must demonstrate confidence in one’s own ability and have a calming effect on patients and others
Requires extensive pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing
Many physical movements are repetitive in nature; associated ailments include carpel tunnel syndrome, backaches and knee and foot problems
Exposure to ionizing radiation
Must operate in a fast paced environment
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available.

Responsibilities

Coordinates staff schedules
Maintains a maximum exam schedule with minimal staff hours
Approves all PTO requests and provides coverage through scheduling
Monitors and documents staff performance to provide feedback to manager for yearly performance appraisal
Coordinates orientation and training of new staff with competencies and procedure instruction
Addresses all staff concerns in conjunction with Manager
Creates policy and procedure in conjunction with Manager
Document and report equipment trouble
Coordinate preventive maintenance
Document all service calls
Monitor departmental expenses to maintain efficient operating budget
Orders and maintains appropriate supply levels
Assists Manager with creating budget for next fiscal year
Performs diagnostic radiology procedures and mammograms on physician referred patients according to established clinical protocols and MQSA Quality Guidelines
Delivers patient care in accordance with department/hospital standards
Uses proper telephone scripting at all times
Accurately labels and identifies images
Positions the breast to obtain the appropriate standard and alternative views
Adjusts positioning and technique for thorough quality exam based on patient’s anatomy and condition
Selects technical factors to ensure appropriate image contrast and radiographic density
Instructs patients regarding activities performed throughout the radiology/mammography procedure
Keeps patient informed and encourages patient to ask questions regarding own care
Applies radiation protection to patient in accordance with accepted radiation protection standards for radiology/mammography
Documents patient history and other pertinent clinical information using appropriate forms and computer databases designed for this purpose
Prepares and processes patient clinical and demographic information, using manual methods, forms, and computerized database systems; ensures the accuracy of historic and current information
Checks the patient’s radiographic history for previous mammograms performed at this facilityl, or elsewhere and enters information into Penrad Tracking System
Obtains current personal and family history of breast disease using appropriate forms and computer databases, i.e. Penrad, to record information
Secures patient consent forms as may be required; these consents include Pregnancy Consent and Verification, Authorization Form to Release Medical Information, and Consent for Interventional Procedures
Documents the presence of a physical lump, moles, or other skin lesions with BB Markers, and draws or labels breast diagrams, indicating location of anatomical scars, previous surgical sites, or other abnormalities
Documents procedure information in the appropriate clinical breast database
Initiates the patient charge for services rendered
Able to perform patient query functions using IDX, Radnet, Fuji CR, and GE PACS Systems
Reviews previous reports and images to establish insight into how the current study is to be performed
Contacts patients and physicians with priority results
Prepares radiographic/mammographic images, written documentation and determines when radiographic exam adheres to department standard for interpretation by the physician
Procures historical studies and prepares these images for review by the radiologist
Ensures the presence of any previous diagnostic or pathology reports
Prepares current images for dictation by ensuring proper film identification, sorting of the different views
Ensures all paperwork, forms, and diagrams are complete and accurate and ready for use by the physician
Provides written notes detailing any comments, unique circumstances, or observations that will aid the physician in dictating the report
Processes and sends to the appropriate areas, procedure requisitions, history forms, consents and other documentation as it may be generated