What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANMC Supervisor Mammography Technologists - DOE position at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)?
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Responsible for maintaining the compliance of the Alaska Native Medical Center and Primacy Care Clinic with Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC); and manages the certifications, re-certification, and accreditations of all entities in Licensing and Regulatory boards.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the Accreditation of the Sentinel Node Program through the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Prepares and implements quality control to include calculation, identification, and documentation, proper disposal, storage, and safe handling of Radiopharmaceutical sources in compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Responsible for Annual Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA) inspections and re-certifications; and compliance with American College Radiology (ACR) recertification and reaccreditation process.
Maintains accurate patient records in accordance with MQSA, ACR, and NRC regulations. Reporting should comply with all the guidelines for communicating Diagnostic Imaging Findings, and maintain consistency with the MQSA’s Final Rule.
Coordinates tasks and document Quality Control procedures and Quality Assurance programs with procedure manuals. Logs must be maintained and be in compliance with the MQSA regulations.
Maintains Procedure Manuals regarding Policies and Procedures related to Quality, Patient education, Infection control, Safety, and Patient follow up. Policies and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with all three governing Regulatory boards.
Monitors the Sentinel Lymph Node Program to ensure instrumentation, credibility, and reliability, are consistent with the ALARA concept and the NRC’s regulations.
Must supervise record book keeping to maintain the MQSA standards, and for review by the Chief Radiologist and the Medical Physicists.
Implements As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)Supervise procedural changes and improvements with staff.
Assist the Radiologist with the procedure of Lymphoscintigraphy.
Ensures Medical Physicists Survey, Medical Audit, equipment evaluation is maintained optimally.
Coordinates all inspections, sitting with the Inspectors, as the programs are inspected for compliance required for Accreditation and Licensure, by the three governing bodies of the ACR, MQSA, NRC.
Mammography Supervisor functions as the Breast Care Coordinator for the Medical Imaging Department.
Manages patient appointments and referrals for Breast Imaging studies including: Breast Biopsy procedures; Ultrasound guided biopsies, Stereotactic breast biopsy, Localization procedures and Sentinel Lymph Node Injections exams.
Scheduling appropriate appointments in Imaging for additional Imaging studies, working closely with Surgery clinic case managers.
Manages the coordination of inter-facility, as well referrals from outside the Anchorage Service Unit. Acts as the liaison between multi-specialty clinics for the referral process.
Administers Annual Performance Evaluations of all Mammography personnel.
Approves leave for personnel, coordinates replacements for leave time taken by regular staff.
Supervises the daily operation of the Mammography department.
Ensures the Mammography department consistently produces high quality mammographic exams and procedures to aid in medical diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff, implements corrective actions.
Meets with commercial representatives regrading new equipment, software upgrades, improvement in Imaging capabilities. New equipment available, makes recommendations to the Director on the purchase, and contract obligations by vendor.
Supervises student training for Mammography and signs off on appropriate test required by governing entities for advanced licensure.
Works closely with Bio-Medical Department to ensure the proper maintenance and optimal functions of all mammography equipment.
Maintain schedule flow and ensuring proper referrals, scheduling processes, and accurate communication between the ordering Providers, Surgical clinics, and all personnel.
Liaison between multi-specialty clinic for any breast imaging related recommendations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Knowledge of diagnostic technologist principals’, practices and concepts.
Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for Accreditation of the Mammography program; Stereotactic Core Biopsy Program; and Lymphoscintigraphy.
Knowledge of screenings and diagnostic protocols, techniques, and requirements, including radiology safety.
Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support and other applicable nursing practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory rules and regulations.
Knowledge in addressing procedural changes and implementing new protocols within the Department.
Knowledge and skills in implementing protocols for callback appointments, and all aspects of Breast Imaging Procedures to include Stereotactic Guided Needle Breast Biopsy, Ultrasound Guided Needle Breast Biopsy, Stereotactic Guided Needle Breast Localizations, Ultrasound Guided Needle Breast Localizations, and Sentinel Node Breast Lymphoscintigraphy injections.
Knowledge in coordinating inter-facility and referrals from outside facility units.
Knowledge with technology upgrades and recommends with the Imaging Director new applicable software for the Department.
Knowledge in communicating with the Imaging Director regarding budgets, projects, and contracts.
Skills in managing personnel’s leave requests, and adjustment of schedules accordingly to ensure proper implementation of care to the patients.
Skills in performing screening and diagnostic mammography studies.
Skills in performing Stereotactic Guided Needle Core Biopsies, Wire localization procedures.
Skills with assisting the Radiologist in Sentinel Node Injections for intraoperative sentinel node identification.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in effectively managing and leading staff, delegating tasks and authority.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple projects, tasks, and demands.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, and representatives from local, State and Federal agencies.
Skill in addressing sensitive issues and situations to include counseling, training, and coaching subordinate personnel.
Skill in analyzing, operating, and utilizing varieties of software applications on computers.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting Policy and Procedures.
Minimum Education Qualification
Supervisory – Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.
Minimum Certification Qualification
N/A
Preferred Certification Qualification
N/A
Additional Requirements
ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.
Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.
ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:
- Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
- Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances
- Discounted Pet Insurance
- Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
- Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).
- Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
- Twelve Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment
- Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) - Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
- Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
- On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
- Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
- Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
- On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
- License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
- Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
- Emergency Travel Assistance.
- Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
- Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Summary
Responsible for maintaining the compliance of the Alaska Native Medical Center and Primacy Care Clinic with Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC); and manages the certifications, re-certification, and accreditations of all entities in Licensing and Regulatory boards.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the Accreditation of the Sentinel Node Program through the U.S Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Prepares and implements quality control to include calculation, identification, and documentation, proper disposal, storage, and safe handling of Radiopharmaceutical sources in compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Responsible for Annual Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA) inspections and re-certifications; and compliance with American College Radiology (ACR) recertification and reaccreditation process.
Maintains accurate patient records in accordance with MQSA, ACR, and NRC regulations. Reporting should comply with all the guidelines for communicating Diagnostic Imaging Findings, and maintain consistency with the MQSA’s Final Rule.
Coordinates tasks and document Quality Control procedures and Quality Assurance programs with procedure manuals. Logs must be maintained and be in compliance with the MQSA regulations.
Maintains Procedure Manuals regarding Policies and Procedures related to Quality, Patient education, Infection control, Safety, and Patient follow up. Policies and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with all three governing Regulatory boards.
Monitors the Sentinel Lymph Node Program to ensure instrumentation, credibility, and reliability, are consistent with the ALARA concept and the NRC’s regulations.
Must supervise record book keeping to maintain the MQSA standards, and for review by the Chief Radiologist and the Medical Physicists.
Implements As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA)Supervise procedural changes and improvements with staff.
Assist the Radiologist with the procedure of Lymphoscintigraphy.
Ensures Medical Physicists Survey, Medical Audit, equipment evaluation is maintained optimally.
Coordinates all inspections, sitting with the Inspectors, as the programs are inspected for compliance required for Accreditation and Licensure, by the three governing bodies of the ACR, MQSA, NRC.
Mammography Supervisor functions as the Breast Care Coordinator for the Medical Imaging Department.
Manages patient appointments and referrals for Breast Imaging studies including: Breast Biopsy procedures; Ultrasound guided biopsies, Stereotactic breast biopsy, Localization procedures and Sentinel Lymph Node Injections exams.
Scheduling appropriate appointments in Imaging for additional Imaging studies, working closely with Surgery clinic case managers.
Manages the coordination of inter-facility, as well referrals from outside the Anchorage Service Unit. Acts as the liaison between multi-specialty clinics for the referral process.
Administers Annual Performance Evaluations of all Mammography personnel.
Approves leave for personnel, coordinates replacements for leave time taken by regular staff.
Supervises the daily operation of the Mammography department.
Ensures the Mammography department consistently produces high quality mammographic exams and procedures to aid in medical diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
Develops goals and priorities in conjunction with employees, and assigns tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels, trains, and coaches subordinate staff, implements corrective actions.
Meets with commercial representatives regrading new equipment, software upgrades, improvement in Imaging capabilities. New equipment available, makes recommendations to the Director on the purchase, and contract obligations by vendor.
Supervises student training for Mammography and signs off on appropriate test required by governing entities for advanced licensure.
Works closely with Bio-Medical Department to ensure the proper maintenance and optimal functions of all mammography equipment.
Maintain schedule flow and ensuring proper referrals, scheduling processes, and accurate communication between the ordering Providers, Surgical clinics, and all personnel.
Liaison between multi-specialty clinic for any breast imaging related recommendations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Information
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:
Knowledge of diagnostic technologist principals’, practices and concepts.
Knowledge of reference standards and regulatory requirements for Accreditation of the Mammography program; Stereotactic Core Biopsy Program; and Lymphoscintigraphy.
Knowledge of screenings and diagnostic protocols, techniques, and requirements, including radiology safety.
Knowledge of emergency procedures, sterile practices, infection control, basic life support and other applicable nursing practices.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory rules and regulations.
Knowledge in addressing procedural changes and implementing new protocols within the Department.
Knowledge and skills in implementing protocols for callback appointments, and all aspects of Breast Imaging Procedures to include Stereotactic Guided Needle Breast Biopsy, Ultrasound Guided Needle Breast Biopsy, Stereotactic Guided Needle Breast Localizations, Ultrasound Guided Needle Breast Localizations, and Sentinel Node Breast Lymphoscintigraphy injections.
Knowledge in coordinating inter-facility and referrals from outside facility units.
Knowledge with technology upgrades and recommends with the Imaging Director new applicable software for the Department.
Knowledge in communicating with the Imaging Director regarding budgets, projects, and contracts.
Skills in managing personnel’s leave requests, and adjustment of schedules accordingly to ensure proper implementation of care to the patients.
Skills in performing screening and diagnostic mammography studies.
Skills in performing Stereotactic Guided Needle Core Biopsies, Wire localization procedures.
Skills with assisting the Radiologist in Sentinel Node Injections for intraoperative sentinel node identification.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Skill in effectively managing and leading staff, delegating tasks and authority.
Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple projects, tasks, and demands.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, and representatives from local, State and Federal agencies.
Skill in addressing sensitive issues and situations to include counseling, training, and coaching subordinate personnel.
Skill in analyzing, operating, and utilizing varieties of software applications on computers.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting Policy and Procedures.
Minimum Education Qualification
- Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or related field from an AMA approved Medical Radiography Program. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
- Non-supervisory – Five (5) years mammography experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Supervisory – Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.
Minimum Certification Qualification
- Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in good standing.
- Must be registered in Mammography (ARRT) (R) (M); The ARRT annually registers the certificates of individuals who meet the following three criteria; agreeing to comply with the ARRT Rules and Regulations, continuing to comply with the ARRT Standards of Ethics, and meeting the Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal of Registration.
- Current Basic Life Support card required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiology or similar health care related field
N/A
Preferred Certification Qualification
N/A
Additional Requirements
- Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
