Lead Mammography Technologist

Bileddo Associates; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World class benefit package

Aggressive salaries

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Michigan is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to oversee imaging operations in their Women's Center. The ideal candidate will mentor staff, coordinate schedules, and ensure patient safety. A minimum of 5 years' experience and ARRT registration are required. This role offers a supportive environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a hospital radiology department.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Mentors and trains other mammography technologists.
• Coordinates schedule with other departments.
• Performs mammograms, bone densities, and biopsies.

Skills

Mammography procedures

Bone density procedures

Radiation safety

Patient monitoring

Education

Associate degree in X-ray Technology or related field

Job description

Lead Mammography Technologist

Near Kalamazoo

Our client is a 75+ acute care hospital with an additional 17-bed inpatient psychiatric unit. They are an independently owned not-for-profit hospital, with our main campus residing on the same site as the original hospital, providing facilities, equipment and technology that are usually only found at larger health systems.

They have an immediate need for a LMT to lead imaging operations in their brand new Women's Center.

Job Summary: Mentors and trains other mammography technologists and coordinates schedule with other departments to ensure the day-to-day activities for Women’s center. Works in conjunction with the Manager of Radiology, Diagnostic Services, Radiologists, and other personnel to supervise and perform technical procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently us an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Writes and maintains diagnostic procedures and staff compliance of procedures.
• Manages general oversight of students.
• Provides input for all mammography technologist evaluations and competencies.
• Performs mammograms, bone densities and biopsies to department procedures as well as aid with such tasks as dressing and changing to seriously ill, injured, or disabled patients.
• Reviews and evaluates digital images, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Explains procedures and observes patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Monitors patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations while always ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
• Explains procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Records, processes, and maintains patient data and treatment records and prepare reports.
• Coordinates work with clerical personnel and other technologists.
• Demonstrates new equipment, procedures, and techniques to staff, and provide technical assistance.
• Performs scheduled quality assurance studies, minor emergency repairs on equipment as well as perform maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate degree in X-ray Technology or related field with 5 years’ experience in a hospital radiology department.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Our client offers a wonderful environment to work in along with a world class benefit package and aggressive salaries.

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