Mammography Technologist Lead - Sulphur Springs

Description

Summary :

The Mammography Technologist Lead is to be an advanced,

experienced user of the various procedures performed within the

breasts center and able to demonstrate mastery of all hospital or

clinical-level imaging competencies. The Mammography Lead is

responsible for coordinating patient scheduling, and daily work

assignments, and serves as a resource for the mammography

technologists in the breast center. Helps to ensure operations

function at top levels of efficiency and exceed customer

expectations while maintaining a safe and caring experience for the

patients. Helps to ensure patient privacy at all times. Also helps

to coordinate the training and development of the mammography

technologists, keeping them advised of technological and procedure

changes and participating in their growth and competency

requirements. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety

measures. Maintains Quality Control / Quality Assurance in

accordance with MQSA programs and ACR, FDA, and State standards and

regulations. Assures that all documentation is accurately recorded

and kept in an organized manner susceptible to instant inspection

if needed. Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities :

Meets expectations of the applicable

OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or

Leader of Leaders.

Demonstrates adherence to

the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.

Maintains

consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with

appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality,

professionalism, and reliability.

Promotes

staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating

with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal

work environment.

Promotes exceptional

physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to

radiologists and referring physicians.

Performs

all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of

patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential

information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned

job duties.

Appropriately adapt assigned

patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate

the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual,

age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient

served.

Ensures compliance with all policies,

procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State

and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory

entities.

Coordinates / prioritizes imaging

procedures throughout the workday, maintaining a high level of

patient care and continuity.

Performs

examinations / procedures as needed to assist in patient

throughput.

Demonstrates flexibility by working

other shifts and at other campuses as needed or

required.

Ensures completed exams are scanned

and stored correctly in PACS.

Ability to follow

PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any

problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if

needed.

Troubleshoots and reports any equipment

malfunctions to the Director / Manager / Supervisor and / or Biomedical

personnel; does appropriate follow-up.

Performs

other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements : Education / Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology

Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent

required

Experience

1 year of experience in medical imaging

required

2 years of mammography experience

preferred

Basic computer experience

required

Licenses,

Registrations, or Certifications

Mammography (M) by ARRT is

required

State Licensure required

Texas : MRT by

TMB

Louisiana : LRT (R) or (F) by

LSRTBE

New Mexico : RRT by MIRTP

NMED

BLS

required

Work

Type : Full

Time