Lead Mammography Radiologic Technologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Mammography Radiologic Technologist (Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist, Lead)

• Core focus: Independent mammography examinations, workflow coordination, and QA/QC compliance

Description

The role supports comprehensive and complex radiographic and imaging programs with responsibility for independently performing and coordinating mammography exams and procedures. You will operate complex radiographic equipment, set technical factors, position patients, assist with special breast procedures, and maintain mammography-specific QA/QC processes in line with FDA/MQSA, ACR, and VHA directives. You will also manage documentation, accreditation submissions, patient communication, and radiology system workflow for orders and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and difficult radiographic exams and screening mammography studies

• Analyze and set technical factors; position patients; make required exposures

• Assist radiologist with fluoroscopic and OR/pain clinic procedures as needed

• Monitor and complete mammography QA/QC processes under FDA/MQSA, ACR, and VHA direction

• Provide technical oversight for mammography workflow and coordinate tasks for assigned staff

• Plan, direct, and distribute work assignments; train staff on newly acquired equipment

• Troubleshoot equipment using daily/weekly/quarterly QC procedures and recommend repairs/adjustments

• Assist with special examinations such as needle localization, cyst aspiration, and stereotactic core biopsy

• Maintain effective mammography workflow, coordinate planning/referrals, and expedite patient care

• Prepare and maintain mammography documents/reports and support accreditation renewal submissions

• Input breast imaging requests and manage orders (register/cancel/edit) in RIS

• Validate/send patient lay summary letters after radiologist reporting

• Maintain BIRADS reporting and ensure correct identification, laterality, and positioning

• Explain exams to patients in understandable terms; recognize hazards/allergic reactions and initiate CPR if required

• Apply radiation protection standards and ALARA; wear and safeguard personal dose badge

• Process and dispatch mammography image studies (e.g., CDs) and reports to outside providers

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required; pass pre-employment physical

• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass drug screening if selected

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• Maintain a current, valid state driver’s license

• Current ARRT Radiography (general) certification

• Advanced ARRT Mammography (M) certification required for independent mammography duties

• Accredited diagnostic radiologic technology education (JRCERT or DOE-recognized)

• Lead-role experience/competencies (at least 1 year equivalent experience and required KSAs)

• Strong knowledge of radiation safety, dosage concepts, and radiation effects; ability to practice ALARA

• Meet physical demands (standing/walking up to 8 hours, patient positioning, lifting up to ~44 pounds with assistance)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 37–50 days of annual paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays)

• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks after 12 months of employment

• Child care subsidy eligibility after 60 days (for qualifying income levels)

• Retirement: federal pension (with vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Telework: not available

• Virtual: not a virtual position