Supervising Mammography Technologist

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are. We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County. With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors. The Supervising Mammography Technologist will supervise breast imaging operations at a hospital or a surgical center and staff performing a variety of breast imaging screenings and diagnostic tests, perform diagnostic tests and related duties as required.

Requirements

Two years of experience at the level of a certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Certification as a Radiologic Technologist (CRT), AND Mammographic Certification both issued by the State of California Department of Public Health/Radiologic Health Branch, AND Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Associate's for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.
Experience at the level of certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures is defined as under general direction, performing screening mammograms as well as highly specialized diagnostic mammography tests and assists physicians during specialized breast procedures.
Applications submitted without the required certifications will be considered incomplete until such information is provided.
The original certificate (current/active and unrestricted) is required to be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience as certified Mammography Technologist, Special Procedures beyond the minimum requirements.
A completed Venipuncture Certificate from an accredited college or institution reflecting completion date.

Responsibilities

Plans and organizes work in an assigned unit to assure that all examinations are expeditiously processed and meet requisite standards of quality and safety.
Schedules and assigns personnel to workstations on the basis of such factors as immediate workload, the number of employees available, and the extent of their training in the procedures involved.
Evaluates the work of assigned personnel and counsels them on their performance; effectively recommends or initiates disciplinary action and the adjustment of employee grievances.
Performs administrative duties such as ensuring certificates and licenses are valid and up to date and preparing for ACR accreditation and MQSA renewals.
Oversees and inspects quality control per MQSA requirements at a hospital or a surgical center on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and reports any malfunction or variation to the mammography manager, maintenance, or service provider.
Oversees and inspects quality control per MQSA requirements of clinical staff, when needed.
Responsible for tracking patients, utilizing the tracking system of the mammography reporting system.
Audits processing sensitometry records and other equipment/accessory quality control data for compliance with policy and trends/problem identification.
Assists physicians (radiologist, surgeons, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures (e.g. stereotactic biopsy, MRI breast biopsies, needle localization, galactograms).
Performs screening and diagnostic mammography during staff shortage.
Contacts vendors for services when needed.
Conducts clinical training of new mammography technologists and students.
Orients new personnel to the mammography department.
Confirms proper archiving and availability of images in the Picture Archiving and Communication System, and assures studies are properly completed in the electronic health record and the mammography reporting system.
Performs other duties as assigned when needed.