Breast Care & Quality Coordinator-Full Time Day/Evenings
About The Position
The Breast Care & Quality Coordinator performs and evaluates quality control testing for imaging equipment and fulfills the clinical functions of a Mammography Technologist II. The position ensures compliance with MQSA, ACR, and state regulatory requirements, as well as the MIF, LLC Risk Management Program. The coordinator oversees quality control procedures and testing for mammography equipment, coordinates preventive maintenance and inspections, supports accreditation processes, and maintains equipment technique charts and required documentation. Clinical duties include preparing patients for examinations and performing screening and diagnostic mammography, bone densitometry, needle localizations, and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures for patients of all ages. The role also manages mammography results follow-up and related records, maintains credentials and audit documentation, coordinates technologist schedules with the Mammography Supervisor, and supports departmental workflow and performance improvement. Additional duties include providing feedback and instruction to technical staff and students, monitoring supplies, and participating in community breast cancer education and screening activities.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.
- ARRT membership and ARRT (M) registry in Mammography.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR.
- At least three years of experience with quality control testing procedures.
- Working knowledge of ACR and MQSA regulations and requirements.
- Ability to use arms and hands constantly during the workday; stand, walk, and sit frequently; and bend and squat occasionally.
- Ability to lift 35 pounds and push or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
- Critical-thinking and analytical skills; ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens, and to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- For MRI Associates, completion of MRI Associate screening and approval to work in the MRI environment (Zones 3 and 4) at all times.
Nice To Haves
- Computer knowledge, including spreadsheet software.
Responsibilities
- Develop and monitor quality control procedures for all mammography imaging equipment at MIF, LLC.
- Perform and evaluate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semiannual quality control testing to ensure equipment meets manufacturer, ACR, and MQSA specifications and produces high-quality images. Testing includes compression testing, stereotactic quality testing, repeat-rate analysis, and image-quality review.
- Provide leadership with monthly written summaries that include quarterly, semiannual, and annual testing results.
- Coordinate annual preventive maintenance for mammographic and DEXA equipment and assist service representatives with equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Maintain state equipment certifications and coordinate annual physicist inspections and other required inspections.
- Participate in and submit images for ACR Mammography and MSQA accreditation processes.
- Prepare and maintain equipment technique charts and monitor them for needed changes or modifications.
- Prepare patients for mammography examinations and perform screening and diagnostic mammography, bone densitometry, needle localizations, and stereotactic breast biopsy procedures for all patient age groups while maintaining clinical competency.
- Maintain information and documentation for the patient exposure evaluation program.
- Monitor and maintain follow-up for reporting mammography results to patients and providers, including contacting patients who need additional views or procedures.
- Provide benign pathology results directly to patients and report suspicious cancer findings to referring physicians within 24 hours of receiving the pathology report.
- Send 45-day reminder letters to physicians when patients have not followed up on mammography recommendations.
- Maintain biopsy results, unresolved lists, and certified-mailing documentation; validate mammography result letters daily and reminder letters twice weekly for correct patient and physician information.
- Report, record, and file patient information and procedure data for billing.
- Maintain mammography credentials for personnel in accordance with ACR and MQSA requirements.
- Complete the ICW, NSICW, MIKG, and MILH Mammography Medical Audit quarterly.
- Coordinate technologist schedules with the Mammography Supervisor and work with leadership to maintain workflow and throughput.
- Participate in Mammography department performance-improvement activities and provide technical staff with real-time feedback on quality issues.
- Participate in monthly staffing meetings and provide updates to staff.
- Support the MWHC School of Radiologic Technology and mammography cross-training program, including oversight and instruction of students.
- Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and materials inventory.
- Participate in community breast cancer education and screening activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
