Mammography Technologist Lead - Sulphur Springs

CHRISTUS Health; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Mammography Technologist Lead to supervise breast imaging operations, coordinate patient scheduling, and mentor technologists. You will ensure quality control, safety, and privacy while collaborating with radiologists to support high-throughput exams.

The role requires ARRT Mammography, state licensure, and at least 1 year of imaging experience; 2 years mammography preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• 1 year of medical imaging experience; 2 years mammography preferred.
• Mammography (M) by ARRT required; state licensure (Texas MRT).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient scheduling and daily work assignments for the breast center.
• Lead and mentor mammography technologists; support radiologists and physicians.
• Maintain MQSA, ACR, FDA, and State standards; ensure patient privacy and safety.
• Ensure exams are scanned/stored correctly in PACS; troubleshoot equipment as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Accredited Radiology Technology program graduate

Job description

Summary:

The Mammography Technologist Lead is to be an advanced, experienced user of the various procedures performed within the breasts center and able to demonstrate mastery of all hospital or clinical-level imaging competencies. The Mammography Lead is responsible for coordinating patient scheduling, and daily work assignments, and serves as a resource for the mammography technologists in the breast center. Helps to ensure operations function at top levels of efficiency and exceed customer expectations while maintaining a safe and caring experience for the patients. Helps to ensure patient privacy at all times. Also helps to coordinate the training and development of the mammography technologists, keeping them advised of technological and procedure changes and participating in their growth and competency requirements. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains Quality Control/ Quality Assurance in accordance with MQSA programs and ACR, FDA, and State standards and regulations. Assures that all documentation is accurately recorded and kept in an organized manner susceptible to instant inspection if needed. Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Coordinates/prioritizes imaging procedures throughout the workday, maintaining a high level of patient care and continuity.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager/Supervisor and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in medical imaging required
• 2 years of mammography experience preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Mammography (M) by ARRT is required
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (R) or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: RRT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Type:

Full Time