Manager - Mammography

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Mammography Manager to supervise the mammography section within the radiology department, ensuring high-quality imaging services and adherence to QC standards. The role involves coordinating with radiologists and staff, guiding problem resolution, and contributing to budgeting and policy development.

Responsibilities include interviewing, counseling, staff evaluations, and involvement in training programs, with opportunities to work on new procedures and equipment assessments.

Qualifications

• Formal training in mammography and registry by the credentialing body.
• Proficiency in personnel management and departmental administration.
• State licensure may be required depending on practice location.
• Minimum of one year of mammography experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and operations of the mammography section in radiology.
• Apply quality control standards and review service quality regularly.
• Collaborate with radiologists and staff to ensure appropriate imaging services.
• Interview, counsel, and conduct performance appraisals; assist in hiring/firing.
• Assist with budgeting, inventory, purchases, and record keeping.
• Provide leadership for staff education and policy formulation.

Skills

Leadership

Personnel management

Budget management

Interpersonal communication

Quality control

Education

Mammography education/training

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Mammography Manager shall supervise the activities and operations of the mammography section of the radiology department to assure high quality provision of services. The clinical supervision shall include the application of appropriate quality control and standards for the ongoing review of services. Shall work closely with the Radiologists and other professional staff members to assure that the appropriate type and quality of clinical diagnostic procedures are available in mammography. Shall be involved in the resolution of clinical problems within the department and with the study and evaluation of new procedures. Shall evaluate and make recommendations for the purchase of clinical and technical equipment needed to provide progressive high quality imaging services. Performs the functions of interviewing, counseling, job performance appraisals, and recommends the hiring and firing of department staff. Shall be involved with record keeping of both statistics and patient charges of the department. Shall assist in the development of annual budgets for all areas of responsibility and maintain the areas within the established budget. Shall provide leadership in the ongoing education program for the employees in the department. Will establish, maintain, update and assist in the formulation of written policies and procedures. Will assist in the orientation of new employees. Will conduct special studies and participate in problem solving. Will keep abreast of new procedures, equipment and methods. Will perform all duties as related to biopsy, mobile, and diagnostic mammography which include, but are not limited to, scheduling of exams, public speaking, breast self exam instruction, maintaining and operating mobile mammography van, performing quality control checks as required by the ACR accreditation. Will process and send letters to patients and physicians on a timely basis, sells the service to the appropriate clientele, makes engagements and dispatches personnel and equipment, works with the public relations department to build goodwill for St. Edward and the Womens Mammography Center. Produces optimal mammographic examinations, serves as a liaison to the patient, physicians and radiologists. Initiates requests for departmental purchases of expendable supplies and is responsible for inventory level and rotation of these supplies and will maintain a record of usage. Functions as a cooperative team member as needed. May be responsible for specific areas of instruction with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, School of Radiography. Maintains current CPR certification and assists in performing first aid as necessary. Remains current with credentialing agency required continuing education.

Education: Satisfactory completion of formal training in an approved school and meets and maintains the requirements for registry by the Credentialing Body within mammography. Possess proficiency in the areas of personnel management and departmental administration as determined to be adequate by the Department Director

Licensure: State licensure may be required depending on the specific state of practice.

Experience: Minimum one year mammography experience and has acquired experience and possesses capability as determined to be adequate for the position.

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.