Lead Mammography Technologist

Washington Radiology; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Backup Child/Adult Care

Sign-On Bonus up to $7,500

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Washington Radiology in Sterling, VA is seeking a Lead Technologist to oversee daily clinical operations. This role entails performing mammography, managing clinical team members, and ensuring compliance with policies while delivering outstanding patient care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, supervisory experience, and be certified in Mammography. Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500, are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of healthcare industry experience with ultrasound core and stereotactic biopsies preferred.
• Current, non-restricted licensure in the state of work location is required.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages clinical team members on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Coordinates service and maintenance of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Acts as a point of contact for physician offices requiring clinical information.

Skills

Strong desire to serve patients

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Energetic and flexible

Works well in a fast-paced, pressure-oriented environment

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

Completion of formal radiologic technologist training program

Current ARRT in Mammography certification

Tools

RIS/PACS

Job description

Lead Technologist

Location: Sterling, VA

Hours: Full Time, M-F 7:30 am-5 pm

The Lead Technologist is responsible for the daily clinical operations of their assigned centers. This position is critical to Solis Mammography; by providing outstanding care and efficient results, the Lead Technologist impacts the profitability of the organization as well as the patient experience.

Day in the Life

• Understands, promotes and demonstrates the Solis Way.
• Performs mammography and/or assists with biopsies as needed.
• Monitors clinical staffing levels.
• Provides excellent patient care, communicates procedures and supplies education to new and existing clinical team members.
• Effectively handles patient complaints as evidenced by patient survey scores and escalates as necessary.
• Assists center director in MQSA compliance, including tracking, follow‑up and credentialing.
• Ensures compliance with all Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures supplies are available as needed to meet patient demands.
• Coordinates service and maintenance of equipment to minimize downtime, as requested by center director.
• Acts as a point of contact for physician offices requiring clinical information and responds to requests within 24 hours.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and team member information 100% of the time.

Team Responsibilities

• Manages clinical team members on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Creates and maintains frequent communication and positive relationships with clinical team members, as evidenced by surveys and turnover rates.
• Monitors clinical staffing levels and ensures appropriate coverage.
• Participates in interviews and conducts onboarding orientation for new clinical team members.
• Communicates team‑member coaching and counseling opportunities to the center director.
• Completes incident reports as needed.
• Reports harassment and/or discrimination issues to the center director of HR within eight hours.
• Meets with the center director on a weekly basis to review center activities and needs.
• Participates in performance evaluation discussions annually.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to serve patients.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Energetic and flexible.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow‑through.
• Works well in a fast‑paced, pressure‑oriented environment.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits sound judgment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Forms strong working relationships within the team.
• Identifies additional tasks to be completed and willingly assists others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Prior experience with RIS/PACS preferred.
• Completion of formal radiologic technologist training program.
• Understands and communicates medical terminology.
• Current, non‑restricted licensure in the state of work location is required.
• Current ARRT in Mammography certification or eligible to take advanced level exam with documentation of clinical experience.
• Minimum of two years of healthcare industry experience with ultrasound core and stereotactic biopsies preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Backup Child/Adult Care.
• Sign‑On Bonus up to $7,500* for qualified Mammography Technologists (ARRT(M)).
• Relocation assistance eligible for qualified technologists.
• Great workplace culture and supportive team environment.