• Assumes responsibility, authority and accountability in the mammography, DXA, and IDTF general x-ray departments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

• Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 

• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments. 

• Consistently represents the organization in a positive and professional manner to community and professional contacts, while promoting professionalism and acting as a role model 

• Counsels and monitors performance of staff; conducts performance appraisals; promotes staff development; fosters teamwork within the department. 

• Works to attain staff compliance of objectives and the implementation of procedures and policies. 

• Utilizing critical thinking skills, develops and monitors quality improvement initiatives to enhance/streamline current procedures/processes. 

• Conducts interviews for prospective employees; works with the Human Resources Department in recruiting/hiring new personnel. 

• Participates in meetings and on committees as requested; holds regular department/section meetings or huddles with staff; attends hospital and department meetings and in-services. 

• Monitors the physical environment of the department. 

• Manages and coordinates the activities of the Mammography Department with other areas of the department and hospital to insure and maintain patient care. 

• Responsible for the management of work assignments, schedules, coverage, and orientation of the technologists. 

• Participates in the purchase/maintenance of equipment and contracts/meetings with vendors. 

• Participates in preparing the Mammography Department operating and capital budgets. 

• Directs and monitors the Quality Assurance programs in the Mammography Department. 

• Keeps abreast of current trends, new equipment/procedures and communicates department needs to Director in a timely manner. 

• Serves as first point of contact for issues that arise, handling them with professionalism and integrity, elevating them to Director as necessary.  

• Participates in growth of market share. 

• Maintains confidentiality regarding all patient/personnel information. 

• Clinical work. – As a working manager, will maintain clinical skills and perform clinical mammography exams. 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• AMA approved two-year training program in Radiologic Technology and registered by the ARRT, active status. 

• License to practice in the State of Iowa. 

• Four years mammography experience, management experience preferred.  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 

• Maintains BCLS qualification. 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) 

      months of hire. 

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population serve within  

       three (3) months of hire.