Lead Mammography Technician

Scheduling

Supports scheduling of personnel to provide adequate coverage during all hours of operation, using flexible staffing when appropriate.

Cleaning and Equipment

Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and ready for use, and that all equipment undergoes routine cleaning and safety checks.

Notifies appropriate personnel when inventory is low.

Quality Control

Performs and documents daily system quality control (QC) checks in compliance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.

Oversees quality control testing, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Support and Training

Serves as a resource to department staff and other team members as needed.

Performs team member orientation, training, and coaching, and provides input for performance evaluations.

Patient Care

Promotes a positive patient experience by ensuring service excellence, effective communication, and the delivery of timely, high-quality care by the team.

Serves as a resource to department staff and other team members as needed.

Positions patients and operates mammography equipment to obtain optimal images, adjusting technical factors and compression as needed.

Ensures patient identification, safety, and comfort, explaining procedures clearly and addressing questions or concerns with professionalism and compassion.

Follows all MQSA, FDA, and ACR guidelines, including quality control testing, equipment performance checks, and documentation requirements.

Collaborates with radiologists and breast imaging team to ensure accurate imaging and timely communication of results or next steps.

Serves as a resource to department staff and other team members as needed.

Serves as a resource to department staff and other team members as needed.

Documentation

Maintains accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) and PACS systems.

Examinations

Performs high-quality examinations in accordance with provider orders and departmental protocols, ensuring optimal image quality for accurate diagnosis.

Additional Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge in MQSA requirements & breast imaging tracking.

Education

• [Required] Associate

Work Experience

• 3+ years of experience

Preferred Experience

• Experience with QC, ACR, scheduling, coordinating, inventory, and protocol management.

Licenses And Certifications

• Registered Mammographer RT(M)(ARRT)
• Registered Radiology Technologist RT(R)(ARRT)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$28.68 - $53.35