Senior Mammography Technologist, Quality Control

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VHC Health, located in Arlington, VA, seeks a Senior Mammography Technologist specializing in Quality Control and MQSA Compliance. This role oversees QC programs and regulatory readiness across the health system's facilities.

You will serve as the expert on imaging quality and standardized patient communications, collaborating with radiologists, physicists, technologists, and administrative leadership to uphold the highest care standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of mammography experience, including 3 years of hands-on Quality Control responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of MQSA regulations, mammography QC standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Experience with regulatory inspections, audits, or accreditation processes.
• Experience performing DEXA examinations, ultrasound, MRI, and stereotactic guided breast biopsies.
• Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R) is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system-wide mammography QC and MQSA compliance.
• Manage patient mammography result letters across all facilities.
• Collaborate with radiologists, physicists, technologists, and leadership to maintain regulatory readiness.

Skills

Mammography

Quality Control

MQSA compliance

Regulatory inspections

DEXA

Ultrasound

MRI

Stereotactic breast biopsies

Education

Associate's degree in radiography

Certificate program in radiography

Tools

ARRT Certification

Job description

Position Title

Senior Mammography Technologist, Quality Control

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Senior Mammography Technologist, Quality Control & MQSA Compliance is responsible for providing high-quality breast imaging services while overseeing system wide mammography quality control (QC), ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), and managing patient mammography result letters across all facilities within the health system. This role serves as the system-wide subject matter expert for mammography quality, regulatory compliance, and standardized patient communication, working collaboratively with radiologists, physicists, technologists, and administrative leadership to maintain the highest standards of care and regulatory readiness.The Senior Mammography Quality Control Technologist & MQSA Compliance Lead is responsible for providing high-quality breast imaging services while overseeing system wide mammography quality control (QC), ensuring compliance with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA), and managing patient mammography result letters across all facilities within the health system. This role serves as the system-wide subject matter expert for mammography quality, regulatory compliance, and standardized patient communication, working collaboratively with radiologists, physicists, technologists, and administrative leadership to maintain the highest standards of care and regulatory readiness.

Education:

Associate’s degree in radiography is required or,

Graduate of an accredited certificate program for radiography is required

Experience:

• Minimum of5 yearsof mammography experience, including 3 years of hands-on Quality Control responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of MQSA regulations, mammography Quality Control standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with regulatory inspections, audits, or accreditation processes.
• Experience performing DEXA examinations.
• Experience with ultrasound, MRI, and stereotactic guided breast biopsies.

Certification/Licensure:

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(R) required.

ARRT(M) is required

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.