Supervisor Mammography Technologist

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Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet®-designated organizations — four hospitals and the first ambulatory care facility in Georgia  — and the rest “on the Magnet journey.”  We'll fuel your professional journey with:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
• And more

Our Mammography team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.

The Mammography Supervisor supervises day to day operations of mammography services.

This person will work closely with the Manager of the Breast Imaging Center and assist radiologists in performing invasive and non-invasive mammographic and sonographic procedures.

• Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating staffing schedules and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern.
• Facilitates patient / family education efforts by assessing the need for intervention, providing staffing coverage, and supporting and reinforcing clinical instruction.
• Maintains records for service and compliance with internal and external regulatory guidelines.
• Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews such as ACR reaccredidation, yearly updates and FDA on-site inspections.
• Assists in interviewing process, makes recommendations for adequate staffing.
• Performs the duties of Quality Control Coordinator to comply with MQSA regulations.
• Serves as arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between staff.
• Verifies staff time worked and prepares time sheets for payroll in accordance with policy.
• Handles patient questions or problems with tact and sound judgment.
• Demonstrates advanced leadership and supervisory skills.
• Oversees scheduling of departmental procedures, staffing and activities.
• Participates as needed in various performance improvement (PI), education, or safety committees.
• Provides feedback to Manager concerning procedural issues and problems.
• Continually assesses patient flow in conjunction with manager and radiologist working in the area.
• Functions as a clinical expert and role model in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for mammography patients.
• Performs daily technical duties of manager in his/her absence.
• Works with physicians on problems with technical staffing in the absence of the manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and registered with the ARRT.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years experience in diagnostic and invasive mammography.
• A minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience or one (1) year as a Level 3 Mammography Technologist is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.