Lead Mammography Technologist & Dept Leader

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Radiology Manager to lead the radiology department. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, ensure compliance with imaging protocols, and coordinate with physicians to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging.

The role requires ARRT registration in radiography and mammography, an associate degree or equivalent, and a track record of supervision and quality control.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.
• 3-years of experience as a Registered Mammography Technologist
• ARRT registered (RT) in radiography (R) and mammography (M)
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Responsibilities

• Perform management responsibilities to include, but are not limited to involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority. (20%)
• Performs all essential job responsibilities of a Mammography Technologist, including, but not limited to performing age-specific diagnostic imaging per established protocols. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, physicians, and other team members. Addresses patient and physician concerns. Responds to adverse events and/or any changes with the patient's status. (20%)
• Act as a day-to-day mentor/resource for staff and others in the department. Orients and trains new staff and students. (20%)
• Assures completion of all required documentation for quality control and equipment maintenance, procedures e.g. regulatory, billing, protocol and image distribution. Maintains ACR certification and registries (if applicable). Implements and educates staff of all imaging institute policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality initiative for MRI modality. (20%)
• Performs and/or trains others relative to quality assurance activities, quality control, and regulatory testing and accreditation preparation/documentation. (10%)
• Implements radiation safety and patient safety standards and provides technical expertise for development of protocols. Implements and standardizes imaging protocols in coordination with radiation physics and division directors. (10%)
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching and development

Regulatory compliance

Patient communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

ARRT registered (RT) in radiography

ARRT registered (M) mammography

Tools

ACR certification

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Radiology Manager to lead the radiology department. You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, ensure compliance with imaging protocols, and coordinate with physicians to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging.

The role requires ARRT registration in radiography and mammography, an associate degree or equivalent, and a track record of supervision and quality control.