Mammography Technician Lead

• Location 701 Lewiston Street,Cottonwood, , 83522,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time

• Name Britney
  
  D. Summerfield
• Email britney.summerfield

As the Program Lead Mammography Technologist for our Mobile Unit, you will be responsible for spearheading the establishment of our new Mammography Program and overseeing its day-to-day operations while traveling between Clearwater Valley Health and St. Mary's Health. You will play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining ACR accreditation for our mobile mammography services. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to providing the highest quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate with management and key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive Mammography Program for our mobile unit, including defining goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Create and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the program's success.
• Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ACR accreditation for the Mobile Mammography Program.
• Stay current with ACR guidelines and standards, ensuring compliance during travel and at both locations.
• Prepare and submit accreditation applications, reports, and documentation as required.
• Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy and safety of mammography procedures conducted on the mobile unit.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of mammography images and patient experiences during travel.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the program's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform mammography examinations on patients in both locations, ensuring the highest level of image quality and patient comfort.
• Educate patients about the mammography process and address any concerns or questions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide emotional support as needed. Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy and safety of mammography procedures conducted on the mobile unit.
• Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to mobile mammography services.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including radiation safety measures, while traveling and at both locations.
• Maintain accurate records of all mammography procedures and patient information for both locations.
• Generate reports and statistics to track program performance and outcomes.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the program's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
• Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

• Associate’s degree in radiologic technology or related field (preferred).
• Certified and registered as a Mammography Technologist. (preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mammography.
• Strong knowledge of ACR accreditation requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in using mammography equipment and related software.
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology and industry standards.