Mammography Supervisor - FT - Modesto Radiology Imaging

Primary Principal Accountabilities

• Oversees the overall function of the Breast Health Center, including, but not limited to, patient flow, patient satisfaction, completion of necessary forms and paperwork, compliance with all applicable regulations, and overall quality of examinations.
• Fulfills all responsibilities of a Mammography Technologist as a working Supervisor.
• Schedules personnel to provide appropriate staffing in the BHC.

Qualifications

• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• Modality Experience Required: Mammography
• Certifications Required: ARRT (M), plus State of CA license & BLS
• Minimum Education Required: High school graduate, plus 2 years of an accredited ARRT program

Skills

• Follows prescribed safety standards in operating radiologic equipment, and uses radiation protection according to department policy and procedures.
• Maintains compliance with the organization’s ALARA program.
• Ensures quality of images produced to be consistent with the Radiologist’s and organization’s quality expectations.
• Authorizes release of patients upon completion of radiologic examination.
• Trains and performs stereotactic localization procedures, as directed by the Radiologist.
• Maintains working knowledge and operative skills related to the registration/information system, the picture archiving system, and the digital mammography features.
• Obtains patient history and clinical data for correlation with procedure and consults with physicians, as needed.
• Participates in training co-workers and technologists in mammography equipment operation, patient positioning, and quality assurance.
• Follows department guidelines for proper maintenance of all related mammography equipment and maintains the appearance of related work areas.
• Recognizes emergency situations, and initiates life support measures for patients, as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for biohazard waste management and ensures OSHA regulations are met and the appropriate logs are maintained. Works in conjunction with the OSHA coordinator.
• Captures and maintains all required MQSA and ACR testing on the mammography, stereo, and ultrasound machines in accordance with the MQSA and ACR guidelines.
• Enhances professional growth through educational programs, conferences, and workshops.
• Attends required meetings and participates in committees, as requested.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs related work, as required.
• Develops additional skills related to mammography.
• Maintains ample waiting room seating for patients by asking visitors to relocate to alternate waiting areas.
• Maintains open communication with the Administrator and Human Resources.
• Understands that predictable attendance and promptness in reporting to work and returning from breaks and meal periods is expected and required.

Pay

$68 to $75 per hour

Schedule

Days

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: $10k