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RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Lead Mammography Technologist to join our team. As a Lead Mammography Technologist, you will provide leadership and management to technologists in assigned modality. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide Mammography services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. You will also support and enhance the overall team by acting as a resource for new and long-term associates.
This is a fulltime position (part-time status of 0.8 or 0.9 also available) working Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(80-85%) Patient Mammography Imaging
Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
Explains and prepares patients for Mammography imaging procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
Performs routine and advanced Mammography imaging procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
Adjusts Mammography scan parameters correctly and as needed, utilizing dose reduction techniques as appropriate
Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
(10-15%) Team Supervision
Assists in the hiring process for new associates
Coordinates the training and onboarding of new associates
Leads regular team meetings and associates one-on-ones
Monitors and approves timecards
Initiates and participates in performance reviews, development, and performance management of associates
Develops associate schedules to provide for planned time off, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and adequate coverage
Evaluates workflow and implements process improvements for the team
Ensures team has knowledge of company and department policies and corresponding procedures are in place
Supports associates ensuring highest level of patient satisfaction
Leads special projects and/or committees, as assigned
Manages other departments in the absence of manager or peers and coordinates schedule to ensure appropriate coverage
(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned
