MAMMOGRAPHY PROGRAM COORDINATOR/MQSA CONSULTANT

About the role

This is a Temporary PRN Position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operation of the women's health section of radiology.
• Suggests changes in procedures, policies, and quality improvement, as well as coordinates training and development in breast imaging specialties.
• Adheres to all FDA guidelines for the mammography section.
• Serves as the facility MQSA Consultant and primary resource for MQSA, FDA, ACR, and state regulatory compliance.
• Captures and maintains all required MQSA documentation, personnel qualifications, continuing education/experience, QC records, physicist reports, medical audits, consumer complaints, and corrective actions.
• Maintains the Mammography QA/QC program and reviews all required quality control activities.
• Leads mammography quality improvement initiatives and maintains continuous inspection readiness.
• Develops and reviews mammography policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records in EHR, including charging procedures and supplies.
• May assist in other modalities, adjust schedules, take calls, overtime, or holiday shifts as needed.
• Assists with clerical duties, phone reception, and patient transportation when required.
• Assists, trains, or cross-trains imaging staff members as directed.
• Ensures completion of daily QA and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Verifies exam orders, identifies the patient through two means of identification, and provides exam education.
• Reviews and documents the patient's medical history, obtains required informed consent, and ensures all necessary paperwork and prior studies are complete and available before submitting procedures for Radiologist interpretation.
• Monitors outcomes audits, repeat analysis, image quality, and performance metrics.
• Provides staff education regarding MQSA requirements and best practices.
• Serves as liaison with radiologists, physicists, vendors, quality, and leadership.
• Maintains appropriate records for all accreditation processes and inspections.
• Maintains a structured reporting system to ensure accurate audit reporting, statistical tracking, and resolution of workflow issues.
• Operates equipment consistently with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and independently calls a service engineer if the malfunction needs outside maintenance.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver's license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a: pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.
• Required Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technologist program.
• ARRT registration in Radiology (R) and Mammography (M).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or must obtain within 90 days of hire or transfer).
• Preferred Two (2) years prior experience as a practicing Radiologic Technologist, CT, and MRI Technologist.
• Cross-trained into other modalities, including, but not limited to: CT, MRI, and DEXA.
• Experience with electronic records, including PACS and EPIC.
• Prior Regulatory Survey Experience (MQSA).
• Prior Breast Imaging Quality program oversight.