Mammographer, QA Specialist

About the role

The Clinical Operations/Quality Officer (CO/PO) is responsible for maintaining all pertinent records and required submissions to ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting body regulations. This position requires a graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology with 4-5 years' experience as a Mammographer or prior Breast Imaging Manager, and must possess a valid Massachusetts license as a Radiologic Technologist and Mammographer.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares, reviews, and maintains all pertinent records and required submissions to maintain compliance with state, federal and accrediting body regulations.
• Acts as primary representative of Breast Imaging during scheduled or unscheduled regulatory visits.
• Maintains records of all physicist acceptance testing, annual and new equipment surveys, as well as all vendor service records for all equipment, including reading workstation monitors.
• Prepares new and re-accrediting applications for submission to the accrediting body, ensuring image quality and accuracy in application.
• Coordinates specific submission with Clinical Director to ensure all required fees are promptly submitted.
• Uses Hospital and Radiology Information Systems to prepare statistics at request of LIP or other Breast Imaging Division Radiologist and for presentation of Medical Audit at annual state/MQSA inspection.
• Participates in meetings with purpose to present and educate regularly on regulatory requirements and findings.
• Works clinically several times per month (determined in conjunction with Clinical Director and keeping primary regulatory schedules in consideration).
• Maintains own active ARRT and state licensure to remain qualified to clinically practice mammography and exemplify the profession.
• Identifies and corrects any gaps or issues discovered in review in a timely manner and communicates findings to leadership and educates as needed to ensure immediate and sustained resolution.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
• 4-5 years’ experience as a Mammographer or prior Breast Imaging Manager preferred.
• A valid Massachusetts license as a Radiologic Technologist and Mammographer.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior QC/QA program management or regulatory preparation skills highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to guide, teach, and motivate others.
• Good business acumen and analytical skills.