Supervisor, Mammography Technologists $20k sign-on
Tribal Health
Anchorage, Alaska
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Anchorage, Alaska
POSTED
13 days ago
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 high-quality 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 record-keeping 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 inter-departmental communication.
- Manage daily mammography operations to ensure delivery of high-quality 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.
Minimum Education:
- Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or related field.
- Relevant experience and/or training may be substituted year-for-year for formal education.
- Five (5) years of mammography experience.
- Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
- ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologist in good standing.
- ARRT (M) Mammography Certification.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Additional Requirements: May be required to obtain additional certifications depending on organizational needs.
Schedule: Full-time schedule; may require off-shift work during emergency or inspection-related 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
Overview
- Supervisor - Mammography Technologists
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Job Title: Supervisor, Mammography Technologists $20k sign-on
- An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability
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