Regional Lead Mammography Technologist

Overview

Unified Mammography Services (UMAMS), a subsidiary of Unified Women’s Healthcare, is a comprehensive solution for in-office Mammography services. We utilize top of the line equipment and expert staff with exceptional standards of care. Embedded within our network of affiliated OBGYN provider practices, this offers patients an intimate and familiar in-office environment, offering a convenient one stop solution for well-women visits and annual screening mammograms.

Unified Mammography Services is seeking a Regional Lead Mammography Technologist for its Mammography offices at affiliated practices in Michigan.

The Lead Mammography Technologist will be a working covering care center technologist when required. Responsible for the clinical quality of Mammography Technologist as well as performing 2D and 3D digital mammography procedures to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury when needed. Must have good knowledge and understanding of the mammography QC requirements to meet the MQSA and State regulations. Must have the ability to train others in Positioning and Quality Control. Ensures clinical workflows are followed by clinical staff. Must be able to work independently without supervision, have excellent problem-solving skills. Works closely with Breast Imaging Operations Manager to ensure a high level of quality and service is delivered to all organizational customers. Liaison between technologists and operations manager.

This role involves extensive travel, accounting for over 75% of the time, with destinations including but not limited to Illinois and Minnesota.

Travel Expenses Paid

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday

Responsibilities

• Take Mammographic Images including Post Processes Mammographic Images
• Train new and existing staff in positioning and Quality control
• Complete Patient Information Requirements
• Interact with Radiologist regarding clinical quality
• Pre inspection review MQSA and FDA Quality Control Requirements
• Answer Calls and Questions about Mammography Services
  
  

Additional job Functions:

• All other job requests as assigned by Breast Imaging Operations Manager or Care Center Administrator
• Ability to travel between locations to support staff needs
• Actively participates in the training of mammography technologists and mammography assistants
• Participates in policy and workflow changes
• Develops and maintains staff schedules
• Reviews the quality control for mammography locations quarterly and prior to all MQSA inspections.
  
  

Qualifications

• Requires a expert knowledge of the equipment QC requirements and documentation required for MQSA and State regulations.
• Must ensure equipment is functioning properly and take appropriate action if necessary.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary to effectively interact with physicians, other facility staff, patients and families when providing instructions or responding to question or exchanging patient-related information.
• Analytical skills are also necessary to conduct mammography exams and review images for accuracy and quality, verify patient information, and perform Mammography exams while limiting radiation exposure.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when conducting or assisting with mammographic or radiologic procedures.
• Must also complete necessary medical records information to include consents, billing charges, and monitor supply levels.
• Must meet continuing experience and continuing education required by MQSA.
• Requires a current State Mammography License
• Must have current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• (ARRT (R) (M)).
• Requires 5 years of performing mammography and quality control experience