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St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health Mammography Lead in Orofino, Idaho

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2307334

As the Program Lead Mammography Technologist for our Mobile Unit, you will be responsible for spearheading the establishment of our new Mammography Program and overseeing its day-to-day operations while traveling between Clearwater Valley Health and St. Mary\'s Health. You will play a crucial role in achieving and maintaining ACR accreditation for our mobile mammography services. This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to providing the highest quality patient care.


Essential Job Functions:

  • Collaborate with management and key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive Mammography Program for our mobile unit, including defining goals, objectives, and timelines.
  • Create and implement policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the program\'s success.
  • Lead efforts to achieve and maintain ACR accreditation for the Mobile Mammography Program.
  • Stay current with ACR guidelines and standards, ensuring compliance during travel and at both locations.
  • Prepare and submit accreditation applications, reports, and documentation as required.
  • Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy and safety of mammography procedures conducted on the mobile unit.
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of mammography images and patient experiences during travel.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the program\'s efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Perform mammography examinations on patients in both locations, ensuring the highest level of image quality and patient comfort.
  • Educate patients about the mammography process and address any concerns or questions.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality and provide emotional support as needed. Establish and maintain a robust quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy and safety of mammography procedures conducted on the mobile unit.
  • Stay up-to-date with federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to mobile mammography services.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including radiation safety measures, while traveling and at both locations.
  • Maintain accurate records of all mammography procedures and patient information for both locations.
  • Generate reports and statistics to track program performance and outcomes.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the program\'s efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.
  • Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Associates degree in radiologic technology or related field (preferred).
  • Certified and registered as a Mammography Technologist. (preferred)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in mammography.
  • Strong knowledge of ACR accreditation requirements.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient in using mammography equipment and related software.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
  • Ability to adapt to evolving technology and industry standards.
  • Current CPR certification.

Joint Position, Full time

CVH is EOE

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