Lead Mammography Tech

Location: Bloomingdale

Hours: Varied; M-F shifts between 7:30am-7pm, every 4th weekend 7:30am-4:00pm. Holidays and Travel as needed.

The Lead Mammography Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of the Breast Imaging section. In addition to performing procedures, the Lead technologist is responsible for coordinating patient scheduling and daily work assignments and serves as a resource for the Imaging technologists.

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. 
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off. 
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact
• 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members. 
• 401(k) Match
• Profit-sharing program 

Coordinates day to day technologist activities 25%

• Coordinates and organizes the patient flow throughout the department, prioritizing and shifting workloads as needed. May be assigned to work at a variety of locations and cover an unexpected shift.
• Keeps the Mammography department staff informed on system and/or operation changes.

 Assists with staff development 25%

• Trains and orients all new hires.
• Conducts on the job training as needed.
• Consults with the Breast Imaging Supervisor in the evaluation of skill development and quality of work produced by new technologists
• Responsible to” round” and meet with staff
• Assists with interviews and provides input for annual performance appraisals
• Works closely with the Radiologist’s and Breast Imaging Supervisor to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for innovation and quality improvement; participates in innovation projects and the quality improvement process.

Performs day to day Lead Mammography Technologist imaging duties 50%

• Under minimal supervision, performs Mammography procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Available to assist team with questions regarding patient care, procedures, or equipment.
• Provides documentation and reports on equipment and supply needs, physician requests, complaints and routine operational issues.
• Maintain a high level of technical proficiency regarding system management, advanced applications and current applications of the modality.
• Troubleshoots equipment or procedure problems with appropriate follow-up to service engineers.
• Attends regularly scheduled department meetings and in-services to maintain working knowledge of changes in equipment and protocols.
• Works with department Manager/Breast Imaging Supervisor to maintain ACR accreditation for Mammography.
• Works with department Manager/Breast Imaging Supervisor to ensure MQSA standards are maintained and participates in all MQSA inspections as needed.
• Assists as needed with the monthly, quarterly and yearly MQSA data, including the Equipment QA/QC.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License / Registration / Certification

• Maintains ARRT and IEMA licensure/certifications and ongoing CEUs for professional development on a timely basis
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Level of Education

• Associates Degree

Years of Experience

• 5 years Mammography Experience