Technologist-Mammography Lead

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Mammography Technologist to operate imaging equipment and perform diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians, following established standards and MQSA guidelines.

The role emphasizes safe technique, accurate imaging, and collaboration with radiology teams, including participating in QA activities and staff training to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principles and theory.
• Implements correct technique and patient positioning for optimal results.
• Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; good planning and organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography imaging procedures as prescribed by physicians.
• Exercise judgment in selecting settings for each patient.
• Develop and implement a procedure/treatment plan as appropriate.
• Maintain equipment, rooms, and work areas in a safe, clean state.
• Document procedures to comply with policies and MQSA requirements.
• Coordinate scheduling and monitor workflow to ensure safe patient care.
• Provide clinical instruction and assist in team education and competency assessments.
• Oversee MQSA program documentation and quality control testing.

Skills

Radiologic principles

Patient positioning

Education

ARRT‑accredited radiography program

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Operates imaging equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. performs other duties as assigned, including lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
• Coordinates patient scheduling, assign tasks to other Mammography Technologist, and monitor the overall workflow to ensure efficient and safe patient care.
• Provide clinical instruction, train new staff, and assist in ongoing education and competency assessments for the team.
• Oversee quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring the mammography equipment functions optimally.
• Oversee required documentation for a successful MQSA program.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 6 months experience in mammography.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (M); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire. State license as required.

Preferred/Desired