Lead Mammography Technologist - Imaging Team Leader

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,390,000 - 212,584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to supervise mammography services and ensure high-quality imaging and patient care.

The role partners with the Breast Imaging Manager to maintain workflow efficiency, train staff, and optimize resources. Requires strong technical skills, leadership, and a focus on safety and accuracy in radiologic procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• Certification in Mammography from a recognized accrediting body (e.g., ARRT).
• Proficient mammography technical knowledge and skill set with equipment and imaging techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, management, peers, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to handle challenging and stressful situations and balance multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated to take initiative and work independently and in a team.
• Coordinate patient throughput and work with team to mitigate patient issues including service recovery.
• Mentor and role-model through strong interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Must have at least 3 years of mammography experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Breast Imaging Manager and coordinate daily mammography operations, ensuring adherence to protocols and quality standards.
• Perform diagnostic mammograms and other imaging procedures, providing accurate and timely results.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of mammography technologists, fostering professional development and maintaining high performance.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and functioning properly, and address technical issues promptly.
• Review and evaluate mammography images for quality and accuracy, collaborating with radiologists.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including infection control and radiation safety practices.
• Maintain MQSA standards in collaboration with the Breast Imaging Manager and Lead QC Technologists.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and support onboarding of new hires.

Skills

Leadership

Mammography

MQSA standards

Radiation safety

Training & mentoring

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Radiologic Technology

Mammography certification (ARRT)

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to supervise mammography services and ensure high-quality imaging and patient care.

The role partners with the Breast Imaging Manager to maintain workflow efficiency, train staff, and optimize resources. Requires strong technical skills, leadership, and a focus on safety and accuracy in radiologic procedures.