Salary Range: $76,111-$109,409/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Breast Screening Technical Quality Management (QM) Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Radiographic Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities on a provincial level to further the advancement of breast imaging practice consistent with the standards set by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), and Health Canada.  The Coordinator participates in the evaluation of imaging practice at the screening centres, including periodic image audits and site visits, assessment of individual technical skills, competency assessment, and advising on patient interactions.

Working within the Breast Screening Program, and reporting to the Technologist Provincial Practice Leader, the Coordinator provides technical expertise to support efficient and effective operation at the screening centres.

Duties/Accountabilities:

• Provides guidance for the technical imaging quality management of the Breast Screening Program, through expertise monitoring of professional standards for all aspects of the imaging process in a variety of service delivery models including fixed, mobile and ancillary screening centres.
• Works in collaboration with the PPL, Program leadership, medical physicists, affiliated radiologists and technologists to implement and maintain policies and guidelines for the technical aspects of screening mammography such as technologist role and responsibilities, staffing standards, CAR mammography accreditation, x-ray tube and major equipment replacement/acceptance, and imaging quality management.
• Provides input and advise on the technical aspects of the Program budget, such as staffing levels, equipment maintenance, and repairs and replacement.
• Ensures Program imaging quality and safety standards are maintained across the province by performing regular site visits and image audits on each of the breast screening centres, and provides feedback and recommendations on technical competency. Monitors repeat rates and other quality indicators, and perform in-services as required.
• Champions the Province-wide CAR accreditation by coordinating accreditation activities with centres, reviewing images for acceptability, and arranging for fee coverage. Follows up with the physicists, PPL, screening centre technologists and radiologists, to provide technical support and advice to the screening centres during the accreditation process.
• Facilitates technical problem-solving and provides technical in-services in centres.
• In collaboration with the PPL and the physics support group, oversees and advises on centres technical equipment activities such as equipment maintenance, repairs, acceptance testing and tube replacement.
• In collaboration with the PPL, Medical Physicist Support group, and the Screening Operations Director develops and monitors Program procedures and standards for the technical operation and quality management processes, and maintains related documentation such as manuals, computer files and reference materials.
• Is a champion for continuing education and helps to develop professional development programs such as mentorship programs.
• Maintains clinical competency through professional development and practical application.
• Performs other related duties.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor degree plus current Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist registration complemented by courses in Quality Management and completion of the Certificate in Breast Imaging (CBI).  
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in breast imaging including two (2) years of experience with a Provincial screening mammography program consisting of fixed and/or mobile operations.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently.
• Strong communication is complemented by solid networking skills and the ability to establish good working relationships.
• Proactive, creative, independent thinker with the ability to work on several task within the same time frame and to deadlines.  
• Physical ability to perform the duties including the ability and willingness to travel.  
• Ability to operate related equipment and software.