Lead Mammography Technologist

Lead Mammography Technologist: $65/hour starting pay.

Valley Radiology Consultants has been serving the North County San Diego area since 1971 at our clinics in Poway and Escondido. We are a physician-owned imaging center, providing our patients with a full range of imaging services.

LEAD MAMMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGIST:

In addition to performing regular Mammography Technologist duties, this position is responsible for overseeing general day-to-day operations in our Mammography section to include supervision of all Mammography technologists. You will assist our COO and CEO in implementing and maintaining company policies and procedures at the site.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, supervise, and train the day-to-day activities and duties of the Mammography team with little or no supervision.
• Monitor and improve services provided by the team and update policies and practices to improve overall performance.
• Perform/oversee daily functionality of all equipment; quality control checks on all necessary equipment, perform minor maintenance procedures as necessary. Log problems and call appropriate contact for service as needed.
• Act as liaison between technologists and administration, vendors and physicians.
• Perform imaging procedures which may include screening and diagnostic Mammography, Stereotactic Biopsy & Pre-operative needle localizations procedure assist and DEXA.
• Supervise the preparation for annual MQSA inspections.

MQSA Coordinator Duties:

• Maintain ACR accreditation for the mammography modalities at all of the company’s clinics.
• Order and maintain stock of supplies, maintaining adequate stock while minimizing costs.
• Monitor technologists’ continuing education credits, state and federal licensure.
• Review patient scheduling needs (diagnostic appointment slots, screening slots, and procedure availability) and make changes as needed.
• Coordinate service and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Oversee the compliance and documentation as necessary for obtaining and maintaining state/MQSA mammography licenses for all VRC facilities. This will include medical audit reporting statistics and quarterly reviews of site information to ensure up to date record keeping.

Ability to:

• Provide leadership and support in the day-to-day operations of the Mammography Department.
• Organize and prioritize department workflow.
• Train, evaluate and supervise Mammography Technologist personnel in accordance with company policies and procedures. Coordinate technologist personnel work schedule with company administration.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Education & Licensure Requirements:

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Mammography Technology program.
• Completion of an ARRT advanced modality specialty examination in Q.A., Mammography
• Current California licensure for Mammography (CRT-M)
• Solid understanding of ACR and MQSA regulations
• BLS certification
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience required, preferably in outpatient imaging.
• Must possess a current State of California Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist License (CRT); a current Registry of American Radiologic Technologists License (ARRT); current CPR certification.
• Additional licensure in Mammography preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a full-time Mammography Technologist
• Mammography and X-ray experience with proven competence in an outpatient Radiology clinical setting preferred
• General knowledge of information technology (PACS / RIS).
• Leadership skills

Working at Valley Radiology Consultants provides a rewarding career and the opportunity to work with a talented, committed team of individuals with great work/life balance. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that includes PTO accrual from day one, and a generous 401(k) match.

Valley Radiology Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Radiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person