Location:

Anchorage, AK

Job Title:

Supervisor, Mammography Technologists

Specialty:

Mammography / Breast Imaging

Job Summary:

The Supervisor of Mammography Technologists is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. This role oversees all accreditation, certification, inspection readiness, quality control programs, and operational workflows within the mammography department. The supervisor manages staff performance, develops protocols and policies, ensures highquality imaging standards, and coordinates breast imaging services including biopsies, localizations, and sentinel lymph node procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all MQSA, ACR, and NRC accreditation, certification, and recertification processes.
• Implement and maintain quality control and quality assurance programs, including documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure accurate, compliant patient records and reporting consistent with MQSA Final Rule.
• Maintain and update procedure manuals related to quality, patient education, safety, infection control, and imaging protocols.
• Monitor Sentinel Lymph Node Program to ensure safety, compliance, and adherence to ALARA principles.
• Coordinate and supervise quality control logs and recordkeeping for regulatory review.
• Assist radiologists with lymphoscintigraphy and other breast imaging procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory inspections and equipment evaluations.
• Supervise and coordinate breast imaging appointments, referrals, and interdepartmental communication.
• Manage daily mammography operations to ensure delivery of highquality diagnostic imaging.
• Conduct performance evaluations, approve staff leave, manage scheduling, coach and train staff, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with vendors regarding equipment upgrades, purchases, and technology advancements.
• Supervise training of mammography students and ensure compliance with licensing test requirements.
• Work closely with biomedical engineering to ensure optimal equipment function and maintenance.
• Maintain workflow efficiency and effective communication between providers, surgical clinics, and imaging staff.
• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography, stereotactic biopsies, localizations, and assist with sentinel node injections as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements/ Certifications:

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or related field.
• Relevant experience and/or training may be substituted yearforyear for formal education.

Minimum Experience:

• Five (5) years of mammography experience.
• Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.

Minimum Certifications:

• ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist in good standing.
• ARRT (M) Mammography Certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree in Diagnostic Radiology or related field.

Additional Requirements: May be required to obtain additional certifications depending on organizational needs.

Schedule: Fulltime schedule; may require offshift work during emergency or inspectionrelated needs.

Setting: Mammography and Breast Imaging department.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Retirement plans with contributions
• Loan Repayment
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• On-Site childcare
• Tuition Discounts
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Gym Access

EEO Statement - Tribal Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identify or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.