What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mammography Technologist Lead Trainer position at Charlotte Radiology?
For over 50 years, Charlotte Radiology has been a trusted partner and industry leader in providing expert clinical imaging services and exceptional patient care. Charlotte Radiology serves NC/SC area healthcare providers and patients through advanced imaging technology, 40 convenient locations, and 500 team members – 90% of whom directly touch patient care. Our mission and vision are to be recognized as the premier radiology expert, where people come first - solidified through collaborate teamwork and quality-driven, customer focused services.
Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.
$10,000 Sign on bonus!
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide day-to-day intensive training for mammographers and/students in both screening and diagnostic procedures. Scope of training will be all inclusive from education and proficiency with CR paperwork, anatomy and physiology of breast tissue and related structure, basic screening positioning all the way through invasive procedures that will allow our radiologists to evaluate and diagnose the physiological changes in breast patterns that may or may not be breast cancer. Coverage of course specific material targeted to beginning technologists that will allow them to meet the criteria needed to sit for mammography certification exams. Will cover clinical mammography tech duties as needed as well.
Shift Details M - F / 7:30a - 4:30p (hours can vary, dependent on location/training schedule)
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Education/Licensing/Certification:
Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Charlotte Radiology values each individuals’ unique perspectives. Here, you will be a valued member of a larger diverse and inclusive team of experts all invested in one common goal – delivering exceptional care to our patients.
$10,000 Sign on bonus!
POSITION SUMMARY: Provide day-to-day intensive training for mammographers and/students in both screening and diagnostic procedures. Scope of training will be all inclusive from education and proficiency with CR paperwork, anatomy and physiology of breast tissue and related structure, basic screening positioning all the way through invasive procedures that will allow our radiologists to evaluate and diagnose the physiological changes in breast patterns that may or may not be breast cancer. Coverage of course specific material targeted to beginning technologists that will allow them to meet the criteria needed to sit for mammography certification exams. Will cover clinical mammography tech duties as needed as well.
Shift Details M - F / 7:30a - 4:30p (hours can vary, dependent on location/training schedule)
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Training Mammography technologists and/or students in diagnostic mammography including preparing for their cases by gathering images, reports, paperwork, setting up room for the specific exam called for
- Training new screening and/or diagnostic technologists in paperwork, positioning, radiation technique and anatomy
- Maintaining training logs on mammography techs and/or students
- Working with radiologists to maintain QA for screening exams and working with technologists that may need assistance in maintaining QA for screening exams
- Working as a screening and or diagnostic technologist as needed
Education/Licensing/Certification:
- Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology
- ARRT/ CPR
- 3 years of diagnostic mammography and breast ultrasound experience
- Stereotactic Biopsies and Diagnostic Training experience preferred
- Computer literate
- Ability to read and interpret medical reports, extract pertinent information from them and present that information in a concise and appropriate manner
- Anatomic knowledge of breast tissue pattern and related structures as well as breast pathology and treatment of breast pathology
- Knowledge of radiographic technique and positioning including required competency with stereotactic biopsy navigation
- Knowledge of ultrasound principals, application and positioning
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent customer service, both internal and external
- Walking and standing for long periods of time, heavy lifting as needed
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- 51-75%
- Full day if walking and standing
- Lift 25lbs.
- Radiation, infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, lifting, standing, floating coverage, overtime as needed, work outside of normal M-F business hours as needed
Charlotte Radiology is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
