Lead Mammography Tech

shm; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SHM Imaging department is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to deliver high-quality breast imaging and supervise the department. You will oversee daily operations, coordinate staff schedules, and work with the Breast Imaging Manager to maintain MQSA and ACR compliance.

The role requires ensuring patient safety, proper prep and positioning, accurate history documentation, and adherence to infection control standards while maintaining a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership of imaging staff
• Knowledge of MQSA/ACR standards
• Patient-focused imaging care

Responsibilities

• Lead daily mammography operations, client imaging, and staff scheduling
• Coordinate with Breast Imaging Manager to ensure MQSA/ACR compliance
• Ensure image quality, patient safety, and proper documentation in RIS/PACS

Job description

About Our Company

We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians .

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.

Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.

Job Description

Title: Lead Mammography Tech

Department: Imaging

Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Lead Mammography Technologist is to deliver exceptional healthcare services to patients undergoing medical imaging procedures. Provides imaging services in an organized and systematic manner, strictly adhering to departmental policies, the standards set forth by the American College of Radiology (ACR), and the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) as mandated by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Your responsibilities encompass performing a full spectrum of mammography procedures, meticulous oversight, fulfillment, and thorough documentation of the quality assurance and Quality Control (QAQC). Working in partnership with the Breast Imaging Manager is instrumental in guaranteeing the site's continuous ACR and MQSA compliance. Cooperate closely with the Site supervisor and chief technologist to coordinate, supervise daily operations and staff schedules within the Breast Imaging services.

Essential Job functions:

• Responsible for maintaining appropriate staffing levels and schedules at your respective sites on W2W, coordinating with the chief tech directly to approve PTO.
• Directs the daily operations of radiology functions, in designated modality/location.
• Provides leadership, training and support for the department
• Serves as Consistently Exceeds Expectations and consultant to staff; assists in interpreting policies and procedures for staff.
• Works effectively with team to ensure a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates courteous behavior through polite and respectful communication with all co-workers and guests.
• Manages technical staff to provide adequate department coverage to fall within approved monthly budget per modality.
• Maintains equipment service records, arrange for equipment service and PMs alongside QA/QC techs.
• Assists Supervisor/Chief tech Radiology to evaluate technical staff annually.
• Assuming accountability for managing delivery of care and patient safety.
• Obtains and documents patient history and pertinent information. Assesses patients for potential risk factors.
• Ensures proper identification of patient and demographics in PACS.
• Clarifies / follows Doctor's orders and scans needed information in PACS.
• Ensures that all exams are in completed and verified status in RIS and PACS.
• Completes work within an acceptable time frame.
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation, such as positioning and technique.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in technological work area.
• Consults and communications with other departments in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of safety, health and moral needs of customers and co-workers.
• Plans for delivery of care according to patient activity and staff competencies.
• Familiar with location of emergency equipment and medications to assist in treatment of contrast reactions and other emergencies.
• Prepares patients for procedures providing instructions to obtain desired results, cooperation and to minimize anxiety.
• Operates system and imaging equipment properly, safely and in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrates awareness of Radiation Safety procedures for self and others.
• Ensures that the technical staff have the supplies necessary for adequate patient care.
• Replenishes/Orders and changes supplies in assigned area as needed.
• Ensures equipment is in acceptable condition by conducting routine quality control checks. Follows department standards for reporting equipment malfunctions or problems.
• Assists Radiologist in performing procedures.
• prepares and assists in the admini