Lead Mammography Technologist in Wakefield, Rhode Island at South County Hospital

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary: The lead Mammography technologist oversees the SCH Mammography Program within the Radiology Department and offsite facilities.

• Perform Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms as needed
• Perform and document all quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) per DPH, MQSA, and ACR guidelines
• Work with the Radiology Manager to oversee day to day duties of the other Mammography techs.
• Responsible for all accreditation and state inspection processes at all locations
• Maintain daily records on all Mammography examinations
• Monitor compliance with recommendations for follow-up studies
• Monitor recommendations for biopsies to ensure follow-up procedures have been performed
• Maintain pathological results from biopsies, works in conjunction with the Breast Navigator
• Maintain accurate technologist and radiologist credentials
• Maintain accurate records of procedures performed by technologists and Mammograms interpreted by radiologists
• Ensure previous mammography studies from outside facilities are available for radiologist interpretation
• Maintain and update medical audit analysis in coordination with the lead interpreting physician
• Create and maintain monthly staffing needs (staff schedules, time off requests, etc.)