Mammography Supervisor

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn invites applications for a full-time Mammography Supervisor in the Department of Radiology. The role combines supervision of mammography imaging procedures with clinical leadership and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities include ensuring standard of care, regulatory adherence, staff coordination, equipment management, QC/QA, training students, data reporting, and use of RIS, PACS, PenRad, and Hologic systems.

Qualifications

• New York State X-Ray Licensure required.
• ARRT Mammography certification required.
• Minimum 5 years hospital-based experience in mammography imaging.
• Preferred 3+ years supervisory experience; Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform mammography procedures with independent judgment and initiative.
• Ensure standard of care and regulatory compliance for patient population and facilities.
• Coordinate staff assignments and activities within the department; collaborate with other hospital services.
• Procure and store supplies; provide statistical information for workload, patient flow, and budgeting.
• Assist in training student technologists and medical students; participate in orientation and new techniques implementation.
• Utilize Radiology Information System, PACS, PenRad, and Hologic equipment; contribute to QA/QC programs.

Education

New York X-Ray Licensure

ARRT Mammography Certification

Bachelor of Science Degree

Tools

PACS

Radiology Information System (RIS)

PenRad

Hologic equipment

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Mammography Supervisor. The successful candidate will:

• Supervise and perform the duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of Diagnostic Imaging equipment.
• Ensure that all standard of care is met for our patient population.
• Ensure standards for all regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission, ACR, FDA, and NY Dept. of Health are met.
• Provide area assignments of personnel and coordinates activities within the department, with other departmental activities and services of the hospital.
• Be responsible for the procurement and storage of supplies.
• Be responsible for providing statistical information to determine work patterns, patient flow, budgetary information, and fiscal requirements.
• Provide good customer service to our patent population and co-workers.
• Become fully knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures including quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Develop and introduce new techniques and procedures.
• Monitor and enhance the program for QC and QA standards; provides supervisory oversight for Mammography and Bone Density Department; ensures staff compliance with patient identification standards.
• Ensure staff compliance with infection control standards to include PPE (personal protective equipment) guidelines.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide resolution for various operational Issues in radiology and to communicate such with different levels of hospital personnel.
• Perform mammography imaging procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining a pertinent clinical and medical history of patients.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the effects of radiation exposure, radiation procedures, computer applications, and Imaging techniques.
• Be responsiblefor safety precautions for patients and workers in regards to radiation exposure.
• Assist in training student technologists and medical students rotating through the department.
• Assist in orientation and implementation of new techniques, research projects, and In-service educations, as directed.
• Assist with radiology performance improvement projects to include data collections
• Demonstrate accountability for departmental-related duties and responsibilities.
• Utilize computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information System, PACS, PenRad, and Hologic equipment

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• New York State X-Ray Licensure.
• ARRT certified in Mammography.
• 5+ years of hospital-based experience in mammography imaging procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor of Science Degree.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].