Requisition number
197704E
Date posted
04/20/2026
Breast Screening Technical Quality Management Coordinator BC Cancer Vancouver, BC 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.
What you'll do - Provide 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.
- Work 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.
- Provide input and advise on the technical aspects of the Program budget, such as staffing levels, equipment maintenance, and repairs and replacement.
- Ensure 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.
- Champion 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.
- Facilitate 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.
What you bring 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You have:
- 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.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
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.
Location: 686 West Broadway, Vancouver, V5Z 1G1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday- Friday, 08:30-16:30.
Requisition # 197704E
