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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Leads staff in performing a full range of screening and diagnostic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: For West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations: 1. Completion of a two year American Medical Association approved course in Radiologic Technology or other accredited and approved medical imaging program. 2. Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire. 3.Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. 4. Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. 5. Radiologist Technologist through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners, or applicable state where services will be performed. EXPERIENCE: 1. Three (3) years' experience in Mammographic Imaging. For Pennsylvania locations: 1. Completion of a two year American Medical Association approved course in Radiologic Technology or other accredited and approved medical imaging program. 2. Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire. 3.Certification in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. 4. Certification in Mammography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. EXPERIENCE: 1. Three (3) years' experience in Mammographic Imaging. CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Leads mammography staff to insure the optimum in imaging procedures as indicated by image quality, repeat analysis, audits and/or patient follow up. 2. Coordinates and schedules staff to facilitate the daily operations. 3. Identifies peak flow times and supports the mammography technologist to minimize patient wait times. 4. Supports staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building. 5. Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient. 6. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors. 7. Evaluates images compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image. 8. Educates patients regarding mammographic procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly. 9. Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates. 10. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital. 11. Performs a full range of mammographic processing and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist's manual guidelines and documents them in the Mammography Quality Control Test binder. 12. Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with standard policies and procedures. 13. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification. 14. Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area 15. Prepares contrast agents, specific pharmaceuticals and sterile trays and devices for invasive mammographic procedures 16. Performs all duties of a mammography tech as needed. 17. Maintains MQSA compliance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: