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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Breast Imaging Manager and the Director of Radiology, the QC Technologist leads, plans and coordinates the performance of QC testing and completes all requited checklists while ensuring that all the QC tests are performed according to the timing and technique specified by individual manufacturers, and MQSA standards. Ownership of certification and audit process.
Position: Quality Control Technologist - Mammography
Department: Radiology
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Performs mammography technologist tasks as required
Drive the certification process when new mammography equipment or replaced
Monitor yearly renewal for the already certified facilities and equipment
Own, and record, the medical outcomes audit
Ensure that the center is audit ready at all times
Work with vendor reps to ensure maintenance tasks are completed on time
Place and follow through on vendor service calls
Key Tasks - Completing daily, weekly, monthly and bi-annual tests and checks on all mammography equipment, including documentation of all metrics.
Complete monthly visual checklists
Weekly equipment calibrations
Evaluations of image artifacts, Signal and contrast noise
Compression thickness analysis
Repeat reject analysis
Bi-annual compression with scale tests
Trouble shooting equipment
Other duties as assigned
Update and maintain Mammography Technologists book - Licenses and credentials
Complete Yearly Technologist Film Evaluations
Update and maintain Radiologist books - Licenses and credential
Update and maintain Physicist credentials
QC of Rad monitors
Update policy and procedure manuals annually
Update Facility licenses -ACR, MQSA and DPH
Pay strict adherence to BMC's RESPECT behavioral standards
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
AA
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Must have current ARRT certification with advanced certification in Mammography. State license required.
EXPERIENCE:
5 plus years of experience
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Requires knowledge of principles and procedures of diagnostic radiology and mammography and the operation and maintenance of Radiologic equipment to include mammography and digital imaging.
Requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with patients and any/all apprehensions and to interact with staff team members.
Ability to maintain proper protocol of all confidential/sensitive information.
Must be familiar with Mammography equipment and Quality metrics
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
