Breast Services Imaging Quality Coordinator - 8-Hour Day Shift

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been ranked #1 in California and eight years in a row on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2023-24! 

Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Our radiologists & imaging specialists are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with brand new imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment. 

• The Breast Imaging Quality Coordinator acts as a subject matter expert and is responsible for planning, organizing and directing regulatory and quality control activities for Breast Imaging. 
• The role will demonstrate a willingness to interface with advanced technology, assures compliance with monitoring activities, and recommends changes as warranted. 
• Provides education and feedback to technologists to enhance the patient care and image quality opportunities. 
• Works closely with the Mammography Technologists, Physicians, RNs, and Physicists and to ensure the department operates within compliance of MQSA regulations, ACR, and state mammography regulations. 
• Performs all weekly, semiannual, and annual quality control tests as established by ACR and the Mammography unit manufacturer. 
• Prepares for and participates in annual MQSA inspection. 
• Identifies staff performance and/or quality gaps and mentors and coaches staff members who require additional training and/or supervision to meet competency and/or correct performance. 
• Works closely with Technical Manager to devise and follow Performance Improvement Action Plans. 
• Works directly with patients, explaining and scheduling recommended Breast Imaging exams and procedures and may perform procedures. 

Education: 

• Associate's Degree/College Diploma in Radiological Sciences required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certifications/Licensure: 

• ARRT-R and ARRT-M required
• State of California Mammography certification required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Experience: 

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of Radiology with an in-depth knowledge of Mammography and Breast Care required

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