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Quality Assurance Technologist - Full Time - Days
Mohawk Valley Health System
Quality Assurance
Utica, NY, USA
Posted on Apr 6, 2024
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Technologist – Medical Imaging is responsible for all activities related to the Quality Assurance program for Medical Imaging within Mohawk Valley Health System. Works under the direction of the Director of Medical Imaging.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with quality standards set forth by New York State Department of Health (DOH), Federal and local regulatory laws, with guidance from the radiation safety officer and reviewing physicist.
- Perform quarterly QA testing quarterly or annually as specified and records results.
- Maintain equipment QA records and documentation for all radiation-producing devices or equipment within Medical Imaging.
- Collaborate with physicist on quarterly CT, PET CT and Mammography testing and reports, as well as annual Ultrasound and Dental areas. Review and maintain physicist reports,
- Maintain a schedule tracking all QA activities as prescribed by the DOH.
- Maintain all preventative maintenance (PM) records, service records and tracking of PM timeliness, down time, intermittent problems and overall performance of all departments. Report to the Radiation Safety Committee quarterly and DNV annually.
- Keep Radiation Committee informed of QA activities.
- Stay informed regarding changes in regulatory requirements in the area of ionizing radiation quality assurance and associated technology.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
- At least 5 years' experience as a technologist.
- Expert knowledge of the New York State Department of Health Guide for Radiation Safety/Quality Assurance Programs.
- Experience with multiple forms of diagnostic imaging software and hardware.
- Proficient with MS Office (Excel).
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations as they apply to QA testing.
- Demonstrated time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to travel to worksites within the MVHS area.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of physicist or Quality Assurance testing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
- NYS license
- ARRT registered as a radiological technologist.
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Job Details
Req Id 89432
Department RADIOLOGY DIAGNOSTIC
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 7.50
FTE 0.94
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $19 - $31 Hourly