Mammography Technologist

Under the general direction of the Imaging Manager, the Lead Mammography Technologist is responsible for performing mammography examinations utilizing specialized diagnostic imaging equipment while providing high-quality, compassionate patient care. This position provides daily leadership, coordination, and support for mammography operations, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of safe, quality patient care.

The Lead Mammography Technologist coordinates daily departmental activities, provides clinical guidance and support to mammography staff, assists with staff orientation and training, and promotes consistency in departmental practices. This position assists with quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, monitors equipment functionality, maintains required documentation and records, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, including FDA, ACR, and MQSA requirements.

Additional responsibilities include monitoring departmental performance, identifying opportunities for operational improvement, assisting with regulatory inspections and accreditation activities, and communicating departmental needs and concerns to the Imaging Manager. The Lead Mammography Technologist serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff while promoting teamwork, accountability, patient safety, and exceptional patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT certification in Radiography.
• ARRT certification in Mammography within one year of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Previous mammography experience in an acute care or outpatient imaging setting.
• Previous leadership, lead technologist, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA, ACR, and MQSA regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate workflow, support staff development, and promote quality improvement.

Additional Lead Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily mammography workflow and patient scheduling to support departmental efficiency.
• Provide clinical guidance, support, and direction to mammography staff.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and training of new employees.
• Monitor compliance with mammography quality control and quality assurance requirements.
• Maintain and oversee required regulatory logs, records, and documentation.
• Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and accreditation activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced patient experience.
• Communicate departmental needs, concerns, and operational updates to the Imaging Manager.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and excellent patient care.