Mammography Technologist - Quality Control

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutch is seeking a Quality Control Mammography Technologist to ensure compliance and quality control within the mammography department. The position involves coordinating activities to maintain accreditation, operating equipment, and providing training to staff. Candidates must hold relevant certification and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Onsite health clinic

Qualifications

• Certification or licensure eligibility required.
• Completed 8 hours of mammography training.
• Two years of mammography technologist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates compliance with MQSA and ACR standards.
• Operates mammography equipment competently.
• Assists with quality assurance and training for new staff.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Assessment

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

The Quality Control Mammography Technologist performs mammographic procedures andcoordinates activities/ tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), EQUIP, and the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities/tasks to maintain compliance and accreditation with the Mammography Quality
• Standards Act (MQSA), EQUIP, and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Demonstrates high-level knowledge of established protocols and equipment operation when performing quality control testing.
• Provides instruction and feedback to technologists.
• Maintains and reconciles the list of unresolved recommendations and tracks pathology results
• Assists with department projects and goals.
• Works closely with the Mammography Technologists, Physicians, RNs, Physicists and Field Service Engineers to ensure the department operates within compliance of MQSA regulations.
• Provide QC resources and education to all Seattle Cancer Care Alliance mammography sites.
• Prepares/modifies/updates all Quality control documentation forms for clinics.
• Performs frequent review of clinics’ QC records with onsite visits to ensure compliance with MQSA.
• Coordinates all annual Inspections and documentation required by MQSA or ACR.
• Assumes responsibility to provide a quality-learning environment for technologists, patients, patient’s families, students, and coworkers.
• Responsible for contributing to staff meetings, organizing in-services, conducting continuing education and quality assurance work as required by the department.
• Maintains confidentiality with others regarding patient and organizational information.
• Provides training and guidance for the orientation of new staff and new exam protocols.
• Supports the daily operations of Breast Imaging Department, including the Fred Hutch clinic and mobile mammography van, in conjunction with the Supervisor, Breast Imaging
• Ensures the timely completion of patient exams in accordance with the department procedures for technical quality
• Interacts with the medical and nursing staff to ensure efficient patient care
• Performs all clinical exams in the mammography section and on the mobile mammography van with a competency level of a senior or resource technologist
• Competently operates all mammography equipment in the department
• Assists radiologists and other physicians with any/all procedures
• Assures the comfort and safety of the patient at all times

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree or program that provides you the eligibility to attain certification or licensure

• Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification

• Completed 8 hours of training in using a mammographic modality (e.g., digital), before beginning to use that modality independently

• Meets one of the following:

  • If Qualified BEFORE April 28,1999, must be certified by: - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT),

    OR - American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists,

    OR - Licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in a state AND 40 hours of training in mammography

  • If Qualified AFTER April 28,1999, must be certified by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists, or, Licensed to perform general radiographic procedures in a state. Additionally, completed 40 hours of training in mammography including training in breast anatomy and physiology, positioning and compression, QA/QC techniques, and imaging of patients with breast implants and completed 25 mammography examinations under direct supervision of an appropriate MQSA-qualified individual

  • If not registered, will become registered at first eligibility

• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
• Ability to assess patients' conditions and request assistance when necessary
• Ability to assist in the movement of patient to and from wheelchairs, carts and radiographic tables.

Preferred:

• Two years of mammography technologist experience preferred
• Preferred three years of QC/QA experience, including detailed knowledge of the Quality control testing requirements and documentation.
• Proficient in email and word processing systems
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

The hourly pay range for this position is from $49.24 to $77.82 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

1.0 FTE Fully Onsite - Mon through Sat Variable

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months).

Additional InformationWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.