Lead Mammography Tech

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Manager Medical Imaging, performs a variety of mammographic duties and procedures; applies prescribed ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis. Provides technical guidance of mammography technologists. Performs clerical and/or administrative functions necessary to the efficient operation of the unit and for patient record. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to the physical, psychosocial and cultural needs.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilizes experience-based knowledge with little technical supervision to perform all the duties of a Mammography Technologist in routine and complex Mammographic procedures, including hospital based Breast Localization Procedures. Meets, greets, answers questions and provides an understandable explanation of mammographic examinations to patients in order to reduce apprehension. Provides for safety and comfort of all patients in accordance with prescribed standards.

Provides on the job instruction to employees in clinical procedures in the area of responsibility. May participate in formal in-service educational classes. Participates in the clinical training and instruction of new mammography technologists. May direct the work of others by assigning, coordinating, and reviewing their work. May provide input to performance evaluations. Schedules patients for mammographic examinations in a prescribed manner ensuring an efficient patient flow.

Provides screening of mammography patients (visually and written). Outpatient Imaging Center Lead Position also handles the flow of Radiography and Bone Densitometry patients. Performs mammography exams and procedures demonstrating sound understanding of anatomical positioning, physiology and technical factors in order to produce optimum results. Understands and practices ALARA principles of Radiation Protection including the use and exchange of personal dosimeters.

Outpatient Imaging Center Lead Position also performs Radiography and Bone Densitometry patients. Operates fixed digital radiographic equipment in the Mammography Department. Follows the guidelines and protocols for MQSA and ACR Mammography QA/QC. Performs daily mandatory requirement testing: monthly, quarterly, and semi-annually. Assures proper operating condition of equipment and accessories. Arranges for and documents all necessary repairs and service calls made through appropriated personnel within or outside the hospital and requests upgrades, schedules PM ’s and calibrations.

Inspects for damaged equipment. Follows protocols for appropriate usage of the RMS and PACS. Assists with accreditation of all new equipment and re-accreditation every three years through the American College of Radiology as meeting the application requirements. Assists in preparation of the annual review of the mammography facility including review of the QA records for the equipment, physicians, technologists, tracking to assure adherence to requirements established by the Federal Registry stated in the Mammography Quality Standards Act.

Performs clerical and/or administrative tasks, such as: monthly tracking of all Birad 4 and 5 patients through…