Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
ANMC Supervisor Mammography Technologists - DOE - Up to $18k Relocation Incentiv
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Overview
ANMC Supervisor Mammography Technologists - DOE - Up to $18k Relocation Incentive (Pending Location)
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Summary Responsible for maintaining the compliance of the Alaska Native Medical Center and Primacy Care Clinic with Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC); and manages the certifications, re-certification, and accreditations of all entities in Licensing and Regulatory boards.
Responsibilities
Accreditation of the Sentinel Node Program through the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Prepare and implement quality control including calculation, identification, proper disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceutical sources in compliance with NRC regulations.
Coordinate MQSA inspections and recertifications; ensure compliance with MQSA, ACR recertification, and reaccreditation processes.
Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with MQSA, ACR, and NRC regulations; ensure reporting complies with guidelines for communicating Diagnostic Imaging Findings and the MQSA Final Rule.
Coordinate Quality Control procedures and Quality Assurance programs with procedure manuals; maintain logs in compliance with MQSA.
Maintain Procedure Manuals regarding Policies and Procedures related to Quality, Patient Education, Infection Control, Safety, and Patient Follow-up.
Monitor the Sentinel Lymph Node Program to ensure instrumentation, credibility, and reliability align with ALARA and NRC regulations.
Supervise record keeping to maintain MQSA standards and provide reviews to the Chief Radiologist and Medical Physicists.
Implement ALARA principles; supervise procedural changes and improvements with staff.
Assist Radiologist with Lymphoscintigraphy procedures.
Ensure Medical Physicists conduct Surveys, Audits, and equipment evaluations; ensure optimal operation.
Coordinate inspections with inspectors to ensure compliance for Accreditation and Licensure by ACR, MQSA, and NRC.
Serve as Breast Care Coordinator for the Medical Imaging Department.
Manage patient appointments and referrals for Breast Imaging studies including Breast Biopsies, Ultrasound-guided and Stereotactic biopsies, localization procedures, and Sentinel Lymph Node injections.
Schedule imaging appointments and referrals; coordinate inter-facility referrals; liaison with multi-specialty clinics.
Administer Annual Performance Evaluations for Mammography personnel; approve leave and coordinate staff replacements.
Supervise the daily operation of the Mammography department; ensure high-quality exams to aid diagnosis and patient care.
Develop goals and training plans; counsel, train, and coach staff; implement corrective actions.
Engage with commercial representatives regarding new equipment and software upgrades; make recommendations to the Director on purchases and contracts.
Supervise student training for Mammography and sign off on tests required for licensure.
Collaborate with the Bio-Medical Department to ensure proper maintenance and optimal function of all mammography equipment.
Maintain schedule flow, referrals, and accurate communication between ordering providers, surgical clinics, and staff.
Liaison between multi-specialty clinics for breast imaging-related recommendations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of diagnostic technologist principles, practices, and concepts.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for MQSA, ACR, NRC; Stereotactic Core Biopsy Program; and Lymphoscintigraphy.
Knowledge of screening and diagnostic protocols, radiology safety, infection control, and basic life support.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory rules and regulations.
Knowledge in implementing new protocols and coordinating procedural changes within the Department.
Knowledge in coordinating inter-facility referrals and external facility communications.
Knowledge with ALARA concepts and imaging software upgrades; ability to work with budgets and contracts.
Skills in managing personnel leave and scheduling to ensure patient care coverage.
Skills in performing screening and diagnostic mammography; Stereotactic Guided Needle Biopsies and localization procedures.
Skills in assisting Radiologist with Sentinel Node injections and lymphoscintigraphy.
Strong verbal and written communication; leadership and staff development; delegation and coaching.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and build cooperative relationships with staff and external agencies.
Ability to address sensitive issues and provide counseling, training, and coaching to staff.
Proficiency with various software applications; ability to interpret Policy and Procedures.
Education and Certification
Minimum Education Qualification
— Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or related field from an AMA approved Medical Radiography Program. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
— Non-supervisory: Five (5) years mammography experience; Supervisory: Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Minimum Certification Qualification
— Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in good standing; Must be ARRT (R)(M) Mammography certified; Current Basic Life Support card.
Preferred Education Qualification
— Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiology or related field.
Preferred Experience Qualification
— N/A
Preferred Certification Qualification
— N/A
Additional Requirements
— Depending on organizational needs, some incumbents may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
EOE and Hiring Information Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Join to apply for the ANMC Supervisor Mammography Technologists role at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).
Summary Responsible for maintaining the compliance of the Alaska Native Medical Center and Primacy Care Clinic with Mammography Quality Standard Act (MQSA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC); and manages the certifications, re-certification, and accreditations of all entities in Licensing and Regulatory boards.
Responsibilities
Accreditation of the Sentinel Node Program through the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Prepare and implement quality control including calculation, identification, proper disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceutical sources in compliance with NRC regulations.
Coordinate MQSA inspections and recertifications; ensure compliance with MQSA, ACR recertification, and reaccreditation processes.
Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with MQSA, ACR, and NRC regulations; ensure reporting complies with guidelines for communicating Diagnostic Imaging Findings and the MQSA Final Rule.
Coordinate Quality Control procedures and Quality Assurance programs with procedure manuals; maintain logs in compliance with MQSA.
Maintain Procedure Manuals regarding Policies and Procedures related to Quality, Patient Education, Infection Control, Safety, and Patient Follow-up.
Monitor the Sentinel Lymph Node Program to ensure instrumentation, credibility, and reliability align with ALARA and NRC regulations.
Supervise record keeping to maintain MQSA standards and provide reviews to the Chief Radiologist and Medical Physicists.
Implement ALARA principles; supervise procedural changes and improvements with staff.
Assist Radiologist with Lymphoscintigraphy procedures.
Ensure Medical Physicists conduct Surveys, Audits, and equipment evaluations; ensure optimal operation.
Coordinate inspections with inspectors to ensure compliance for Accreditation and Licensure by ACR, MQSA, and NRC.
Serve as Breast Care Coordinator for the Medical Imaging Department.
Manage patient appointments and referrals for Breast Imaging studies including Breast Biopsies, Ultrasound-guided and Stereotactic biopsies, localization procedures, and Sentinel Lymph Node injections.
Schedule imaging appointments and referrals; coordinate inter-facility referrals; liaison with multi-specialty clinics.
Administer Annual Performance Evaluations for Mammography personnel; approve leave and coordinate staff replacements.
Supervise the daily operation of the Mammography department; ensure high-quality exams to aid diagnosis and patient care.
Develop goals and training plans; counsel, train, and coach staff; implement corrective actions.
Engage with commercial representatives regarding new equipment and software upgrades; make recommendations to the Director on purchases and contracts.
Supervise student training for Mammography and sign off on tests required for licensure.
Collaborate with the Bio-Medical Department to ensure proper maintenance and optimal function of all mammography equipment.
Maintain schedule flow, referrals, and accurate communication between ordering providers, surgical clinics, and staff.
Liaison between multi-specialty clinics for breast imaging-related recommendations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of diagnostic technologist principles, practices, and concepts.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for MQSA, ACR, NRC; Stereotactic Core Biopsy Program; and Lymphoscintigraphy.
Knowledge of screening and diagnostic protocols, radiology safety, infection control, and basic life support.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory rules and regulations.
Knowledge in implementing new protocols and coordinating procedural changes within the Department.
Knowledge in coordinating inter-facility referrals and external facility communications.
Knowledge with ALARA concepts and imaging software upgrades; ability to work with budgets and contracts.
Skills in managing personnel leave and scheduling to ensure patient care coverage.
Skills in performing screening and diagnostic mammography; Stereotactic Guided Needle Biopsies and localization procedures.
Skills in assisting Radiologist with Sentinel Node injections and lymphoscintigraphy.
Strong verbal and written communication; leadership and staff development; delegation and coaching.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and build cooperative relationships with staff and external agencies.
Ability to address sensitive issues and provide counseling, training, and coaching to staff.
Proficiency with various software applications; ability to interpret Policy and Procedures.
Education and Certification
Minimum Education Qualification
— Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or related field from an AMA approved Medical Radiography Program. Progressively responsible professional work-related experience, education, or training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for college education.
Minimum Experience Qualification
— Non-supervisory: Five (5) years mammography experience; Supervisory: Two (2) years lead or supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.
Minimum Certification Qualification
— Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in good standing; Must be ARRT (R)(M) Mammography certified; Current Basic Life Support card.
Preferred Education Qualification
— Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiology or related field.
Preferred Experience Qualification
— N/A
Preferred Certification Qualification
— N/A
Additional Requirements
— Depending on organizational needs, some incumbents may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.
EOE and Hiring Information Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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