Radiology / Mammography Technician Lead
Location :
Milwaukee, WI
Job Type :
Direct
Reference Code :
Milwaukee, WI
Required Years of Experience :
1
Required Education :
Accredited program in Radiologic Technology
Job Industry :
Healthcare - Health Services
Job Description :
Radiology / Mammography Technician Lead
Location: Will float to two clinic in Milwaukee, WI
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
Pay: $28.21 - $39.49 per hour, based on years of experience
Job Type: Full Time
Requirements:
- Advanced training beyond High School includes completing an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
- Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- Must have supervisor experience
Job Summary:
Responsible for all testing performed by staff technologists in compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) Annual Inspection.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains radiology supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Review the patient's medical record to obtain necessary clinical information, including patient history, lab results, and physician orders, and obtain each patient's breast health history.
- Performs scans and identifies breast anatomy, distinguishing normal from abnormal, to establish initial evaluation of images. Adapts imaging techniques to improve screening quality.
- Evaluate the mammographic image for positioning, technique, artifacts, and compression, and repeat images as necessary. Compares requisitions to physician orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy.
- Assists with all IT functions, including PACS and Radiology software.
- Establishes IT connectivity and training for new staff.
Required Qualifications :