Mammography Lead Technologist

Simonmed; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SimonMed Healthcare is seeking a Lead Mammography Technologist to oversee the mammography department's daily operations and ensure high-quality diagnostic breast imaging, while guiding staff and maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates have ARRT Mammography (M) and Radiography (R) credentials, 3–5 years’ experience in mammography, and proven leadership to mentor staff under MQSA and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited radiologic technology program.
• 3–5 years of mammography experience; leadership preferred.
• Current ARRT Radiography (R) and Mammography (M) certifications; state license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and training of new hires.
• Cross-training assistance for cross-training techs; mentorship and tracking.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography exams following MQSA, ACR, and facility protocols.
• Position patients accurately and ensure proper breast compression for optimal imaging and patient comfort.
• Set exposure parameters for image quality while minimizing radiation dose using ALARA.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment and image processing systems.
• Monitor image quality; document and label images accurately.
• Verify patient identity and history; explain procedures clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Communication skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Time management

Mentorship

Education

Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Radiography (R) certification

ARRT Mammography (M) certification

State license (where applicable)

Tools

Mammography equipment

RIS

PACS

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Mammography Technologist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the mammography department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality diagnostic breast imaging services. In addition to performing mammographic procedures, this role provides leadership, technical guidance, staff training, and regulatory compliance oversight. The Lead Technologist acts as a liaison between staff, radiologists, and management to support clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and departmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding and training of new hires
• Cross-training assistance for cross-training techs- mentorship and tracking
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography examinations in compliance with ACR, MQSA, and facility protocols.
• Position patients accurately and ensure proper breast compression to obtain optimal imaging results while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
• Select appropriate exposure parameters for optimal image quality while minimizing patient radiation dose using the ALARA Principal.
• Operate and maintain mammography equipment and image processing systems.
• Monitor image quality and ensure proper documentation and labeling of images.
• Verify patient identity and medical history and explain procedures clearly to ensure patient understanding.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with scheduling follow-up appointments as necessary.
• Practice radiation safety and infection control standards at all times.
• Assist radiologists in special procedures, including breast ultrasound, biopsies, or localization as needed.
• Participate in quality assurance and equipment maintenance programs.
• Maintain continuing education and certification requirements in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Participate in community outreach programs, educational seminars, or breast cancer awareness campaigns to promote early detection, screening participation, and breast health awareness within the community.
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to students during clinical rotations, ensuring competency in imaging procedures, safety protocols, and patient care standards while fostering professionalism, confidence, and skill development.
• Coordinate daily workflow and technologist assignments to ensure efficiency and coverage.
• Monitor staff performance and provide ongoing training and mentoring.
• Ensure compliance with MQSA, ACR, FDA, and state regulations, including documentation and quality control.
• Conduct regular quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) testing on mammography equipment.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental protocols and policies.
• Coordinate scheduling and coverage for routine and emergency imaging services.
• Participate in patient satisfaction and service quality initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure proper function of imaging equipment.
• Expertise knowledge of mammographic procedures, anatomy, and positioning techniques
• Expertise with MQSA, ACR, and HIPAA regulations and compliance standards
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to train, mentor, and evaluate staff effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to comfort and guide patients through procedures.
• Proficiency in operating digital-tomography mammography equipment, RIS and PACS systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify image quality and positioning issues.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle sensitive patient situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from an accredited radiologic technology program
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in mammography, with at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R)
• Advanced certification in Mammography (M) from ARRT required.
• Current state radiologic technologist license (if applicable per state)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mammography preferred (may vary by employer)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Maintain MQSA compliance 15 breast CEU's every three years.
• Tomography training documentation
• Digital training documentation
• Initial mammography training documentation to include 25 signed off exams.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without prior notice.