Mammography Inspector
About The Position
The Health Physicist I – Mammography Inspector performs complex, advanced technical inspections of mammography systems, related reports, and records statewide to assess compliance with state and federal mammography regulations. The role requires working knowledge of mammography certification actions and operates under minimal supervision and guidance from the Branch Manager, with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The inspector evaluates equipment performance, mammographic quality control and quality assurance programs, records, and personnel qualifications. The position also prepares and submits facility inspection and investigative reports under the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) and related state regulations. It may involve responding to complaints, training other MQSA inspectors, conducting mammography certification duties, and supporting disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP), including radiation emergency response exercises and actual emergencies. Statewide travel is required, listed as up to 85%.
Requirements
- Meet at least one of the following screening criteria: an associate or bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field; current or previous ARRT certification as a radiologic technologist with at least two years of experience; current or previous MRT certification as a radiologic technologist with at least two years of experience; or MQSA Inspector Certification. Two years of experience may be substituted for formal education.
- Knowledge of complex health physics, radiation control and safety, mammography system functions and operations, radiation detection and monitoring equipment, mammography equipment and processing parameters, mammographic quality assurance, business English, and mathematics used in health physics.
- Skill in operating radiation detection and monitoring instruments, using word-processing and database-management software on a laptop, establishing rapport with the public and inspected-facility staff, and writing technical reports and regulatory language.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships, evaluate sites for radiation and public health hazards, interpret radiation shielding designs and radiological and statistical data, interpret laws and regulations, organize travel and inspection schedules, communicate effectively, and supervise others.
- Ability to travel statewide; travel is listed as up to 85%.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience operating radiation machines in a clinical setting.
- Experience applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to governmental regulation.
- Experience as a state or federal inspector.
- Experience as a Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
- Experience in a health physics position.
- Experience in a regulatory or quality control position in a regulated industrial, educational, or medical industry.
- Recent experience assembling, maintaining, or repairing radiation machines.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct statewide inspections of mammography systems, reports, and records to evaluate compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines.
- Test mammography equipment, analyze results, and assess whether it meets required machine performance standards.
- Review mammographic quality control and quality assurance programs and records.
- Evaluate mammography personnel's compliance with qualification requirements.
- Prepare detailed investigative reports on facilities and equipment under MQSA and related state regulations and guidelines.
- Prepare an FDA facility inspection report for each inspected facility and submit required reports to the FDA data collection center and DSHS.
- Plan and conduct investigations and surveys of mammography facilities in response to complaints or allegations of non-compliance.
- Prepare comprehensive scientific investigation reports.
- Assist and train other MQSA inspectors.
- Conduct Mammography Certification duties and support agency disaster response and COOP activation as assigned.
- Perform radiation emergency response functions during exercises and actual emergency conditions, and maintain assigned equipment ready for deployment.
- Coordinate training with the radiation emergency response training coordinator, NRC, and approved training courses to maintain required proficiency.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by ERS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
