Lead Mammographer $10k Sign-on Bonus - job 1 of 2

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Overview

Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized mammographic procedures.   Leads clinical and ancillary Radiography staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes clinical competence in mammography. Selects accurate technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
  • Applies knowledge of mammographic principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety, physics, and patient positioning and patient care skills.   Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
  • Assumes responsibility for equipment quality control, ensures successful annual MQSA inspections and ACR accreditation.
  • Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality.  Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities.
  • Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements.

• Key Responsibility 2: Leads clinical and ancillary staff of the Mammography Department and facilitates a productive workflow for efficient department operations. Maintains inventory of departmental supplies.

• Key Responsibility 3: Performs quality assurance activities. Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions and assures proper follow-up correction by repair services. Resolves clinical/non-clinical issues and escalates problems to the appropriate leadership.

• Key Responsibility 4: Provides feedback on staff’s performance, trains and orients personnel in procedures, equipment, and information systems. Collaborates with department leadership to plan, implement, and evaluate budgetary functions, staff scheduling, and educational activities.  Actively participates in coaching/mentoring staff in all aspects of job performance.

• Key Responsibility 5: Oversees documentation of patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.

Education

• Associate Degree, or Certificate, in radiologic technology from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of  Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Mammography experience, with 2 years in specialized interventional procedures              

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (M)
• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification  

Education

• Bachelor degree in health sciences or related field

Experience

• 5+ years

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $31.78-$44.5

Other Compensation (if applicable): up to a $10k Sign on Bonus

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