Technologist-Mammography Lead

Baptist Memorial Health; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in New Albany, MS seeks a Mammography Technologist to operate imaging equipment and perform routine diagnostic procedures under licensed physician supervision. This role includes follow-through on safety, documentation, and MQSA compliance, with opportunities to lead and train staff.

The incumbent will coordinate scheduling, oversee equipment maintenance, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while ensuring patient care meets established standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates thorough understanding of radiologic principles and theory.
• Uses appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures using appropriate technical and safety methods as requested by a licensed physician.
• Exerts judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
• Develops an appropriate procedure/treatment plan and implements it using established protocols.
• Completes documentation to comply with policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and collects quality data.
• Coordinates patient scheduling and workflow for Mammography Technologists.
• Provides clinical instruction and trains new staff; supports ongoing education and competency assessments.
• Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal mammography equipment function.
• Manages MQSA documentation to ensure program compliance.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Radiology principles/theory

Optimal technique/positioning

Instructional ability

Education

ARRT‑accredited radiography program

Job description

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.

Education

Minimum Required

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

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

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.