Mammography Manager Signing Bonus

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Des Moines, IA seeks a working manager to oversee the Mammography and DXA Departments, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations. The role includes budgeting, staff leadership, and interaction with vendors and physicians.

The candidate will maintain clinical mammography skills while directing day-to-day department activities, with a focus on patient care, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• AMA approved two-year training in Radiologic Technology and ARRT registration.
• License to practice in the State of Iowa.
• Four years mammography experience; management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Mammography and DXA Department operations and quality standards.
• Manages staff, schedules, and orientation for technologists.
• Oversees budgets, capital planning, and vendor contracts.
• Ensures accreditation and QA programs are up to date.

Skills

Staff management

Performance appraisals

Recruiting

Interdepartmental communication

Quality improvement

Education

Radiologic Technology training (AMA approved)

ARRT registration

Iowa licensure

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift

General Summary

Assumes accountability for maintaining all locations of the Mammography and DXA Departments, prepares the operating and capital budgets with guidance from the directors, and performs general business activities which support efficient, cost effective services for the Medical Imaging Department. Responsible for maintaining ACR, FDA/MQSA accreditation. Shift:Days

Essential Functions

Assumes responsibility, authority and accountability in the mammography, DXA, and IDTF general x-ray departments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments. Consistently represents the organization in a positive and professional manner to community and professional contacts, while promoting professionalism and acting as a role model Counsels and monitors performance of staff; conducts performance appraisals; promotes staff development; fosters teamwork within the department. Works to attain staff compliance of objectives and the implementation of procedures and policies. Utilizing critical thinking skills, develops and monitors quality improvement initiatives to enhance/streamline current procedures/processes. Conducts interviews for prospective employees; works with the Human Resources Department in recruiting/hiring new personnel. Participates in meetings and on committees as requested; holds regular department/section meetings or huddles with staff; attends hospital and department meetings and in-services. Monitors the physical environment of the department. Manages and coordinates the activities of the Mammography Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care. Responsible for the management of work assignments, schedules, coverage, and orientation of the technologists. Participates in the purchase/maintenance of equipment and contracts/meetings with vendors. Participates in preparing the Mammography Department operating and capital budgets. Directs and monitors the Quality Assurance programs in the Mammography Department. Keeps abreast of current trends, new equipment/procedures and communicates department needs to Director in a timely manner. Serves as first point of contact for issues that arise, handling them with professionalism and integrity, elevating them to Director as necessary. Participates in growth of market share. Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information. Clinical work. – As a working manager, will maintain clinical skills and perform clinical mammography exams.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• AMA approved two-year training program in Radiologic Technology and registered by the ARRT, active status.
• License to practice in the State of Iowa.
• Four years mammography experience, management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Maintains BCLS qualification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.