As the Program Lead Mammography Technologist for our Mobile Unit, you will be responsible for spearheading the establishment of our new Mammography Program and overseeing its day-to-day operations while traveling between Clearwater Valley Health and St. Mary's Health. You will play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining ACR accreditation for our mobile mammography services. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to providing the highest quality patient care.
Essential Job Functions:
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Collaborate with management and key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive Mammography Program for our mobile unit, including defining goals, objectives, and timelines.
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Create and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the program's success.
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Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ACR accreditation for the Mobile Mammography Program.
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Stay current with ACR guidelines and standards, ensuring compliance during travel and at both locations.
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Prepare and submit accreditation applications, reports, and documentation as required.
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Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy and safety of mammography procedures conducted on the mobile unit.
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Monitor and evaluate the quality of mammography images and patient experiences during travel.
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Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the program's efficiency and effectiveness.
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Perform mammography examinations on patients in both locations, ensuring the highest level of image quality and patient comfort.
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Educate patients about the mammography process and address any concerns or questions.
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Maintain patient confidentiality and provide emotional support as needed. Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy and safety of mammography procedures conducted on the mobile unit.
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Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to mobile mammography services.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including radiation safety measures, while traveling and at both locations.
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Maintain accurate records of all mammography procedures and patient information for both locations.
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Generate reports and statistics to track program performance and outcomes.
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Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the program's efficiency and effectiveness.
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Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
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Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
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Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
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Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Associate’s degree in radiologic technology or related field (preferred).
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Certified and registered as a Mammography Technologist. (preferred)
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in mammography.
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Strong knowledge of ACR accreditation requirements.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Proficient in using mammography equipment and related software.
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Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
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Ability to adapt to evolving technology and industry standards.
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Current CPR certification.
Joint Position, Full time
CVH is EOE
