Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Lead Mammo)

Veterans Health Administration; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in the United States is seeking a Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Lead Mammo) to oversee mammography imaging operations, ensure QA/QC compliance, and coordinate with radiologists and staff for optimal patient care.

Responsibilities include managing QA/QC documentation, participating in inspections, and maintaining equipment readiness across breast imaging modalities including mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound, and interventions.

Qualifications

• Must hold MSQA and VHA mammography certification knowledge.
• Experience with QA/QC programs and documentation.
• Familiarity with ACR accreditation for breast imaging and modalities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform QA/QC activities to maintain compliance with QA/QC requirements.
• Lead and manage the Mammography Imaging area and QA/QC program.
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and staff to ensure high-quality results.
• Prepare for FDA/MQSA inspections and represent the department during inspections.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and exam room readiness for mammography and related modalities.

Skills

QA/QC coordination

Mammography procedures

MSQA compliance

ACR accreditation knowledge

Breast MRI knowledge

Interventional breast imaging

Education

ARRT certification

Registered Radiologic Technologist

Job description

Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Lead Mammo)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Mammography Lead Technologist has overall responsibility for the coordination and performance of the Mammography Imaging area.

Key Responsibilities

This specialty modality requires specific knowledge of breast imaging examinations including Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), mammography, interventional procedures of the breast, and extensive knowledge of Mammography Quality Standards Act (MSQA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) certification in mammography, ACR accreditation in mammography, tomography, breast ultrasound, breast ultrasound interventional procedures, stereotactic biopsy, and breast MRI.

Some duties include, but not limited to; The incumbent will have significant administrative duties, including the performance and documentation of QC required to maintain compliance with all QC and QA requirements as per VHA policy, Federal Drug Administration FDA/MQSA regulations, and American College of Radiology (ACR) standards in mammography, digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast ultrasound interventional procedures, stereotactic biopsy, and breast MRI.

The incumbent is responsible for organizing and managing a comprehensive QA/QC program within the breast imaging section and representing the department at annual FDA/MQSA inspections. The incumbent works closely with the technologists, radiologists, clinicians, and clerical staff to assure optimum QC, efficient coordination of activities, high quality diagnostic/therapeutic exam results, and patient satisfaction.

The incumbent keeps abreast of current technical literature, ACR and FDA guidelines and learns of new developments in mammography. The incumbent ensures all personal certifications and qualifications are continuously monitored and kept up to date as required by the accrediting bodies.

The incumbent at this grade level is qualified to provide services in mammography, including performing very difficult and highly specialized radiographic examinations of the breast mammography utilizing a variety of specialized procedures that require precise positioning producing quality results. The incumbent sets up the exam room, assuring sufficient quantities of sterile supplies, and assures all needed equipment is present and in working order.

The incumbent provides quality patient care when receiving, explaining the procedure, and positioning the patients. The incumbent sets the correct technical factors, sets up and adjusts accessory equipment, sets the required exposure for the requested procedure, secures the confidence and cooperation of the patient during the examination procedures, and recognizes exceptional diagnostic challenges.

The incumbent tailors the exam to meet challenges and notifies the radiologist of significant findings that require immediate attention.

The incumbent requires specific knowledge and training of the location, appearance, and function of the breast to interpret the examination request accurately; understands the functioning and inter-relationship of the breast imaging techniques and modalities using methods and techniques which will identify breast abnormalities on the digital display monitor or image.

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
• Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Functional Statement #: 00000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $99893 – $129854/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.