Provincial Practice Lead, Breast Imaging, Provincial Medical Imaging Office

Provincial Practice Lead, Breast Imaging, Provincial Medical Imaging Office

PHSA Corporate

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions 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 Provincial Practice Lead provides leadership 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 Provincial Practice Lead will be responsible for chairing and organizing working groups under the Provincial Medical Imaging Office (PMIO), and is responsible for the development and implementation of comprehensive plans to improve breast imaging access in the province.

Supporting the PMIO and serving all the BC Health Authorities (HA), this role provides clinical practice and guidance in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as within a client and family-centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. The Provincial Practice Lead works in a team-based environment and is accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of practice standards for Breast Imaging within Medical Imaging. Provides provincial leadership, direction and guidance on practice activities and advancing practice, research, and education. Accountabilities include reviewing and implementing consistent practice standards, goals and objectives in conjunction with designated management, radiologists, and other team members and leading the development and standardization of breast imaging-specific policies and procedures, quality assurance, continuing education and training programs, inclusive of coordinating service delivery with HA partners and implementing initiatives that improve access to breast imaging across the province.

The Provincial Practice Lead provides technical leadership and expertise to support efficient and effective operations at a department level while thinking strategically to address system-wide improvements, which may include advising on the technical aspects of equipment and clinical impacts; budget planning, including staffing standards; imaging software, and equipment maintenance, repairs and replacement; establishing and monitoring technical quality assurance activities; and advising centres on issues related to technologist productivity, client relation/interaction, screening appointment scheduling, technical staff training and quality management.

What you'll do

• Fosters a culture of results through collaboration with the HAs, Ministry, Community Imaging Clinics, and BC Cancer Screening program.
• Leads the development of an integrated system practice environment and determines priorities and goals for breast imaging in consultation and collaboration with the PMlO, HAs, Community Imaging Clinics, other provincial partners, and the Ministry. Provides leadership and direction towards advancing practice by establishing a strategic direction related to practice, developing, and implementing annual goals to achieve the strategic direction, and posting regular reports on progress towards these goals. Ensures goals include a focus on discipline guidelines/standards, modality resources, evidence-based practices, and review of work practices to address identified issues. Actively promotes a culture of innovation and creativity in practice.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates breast imaging-specific practice standards, guidelines, protocols, policies, and procedures. Reviews existing policies and procedures at various sites and facilitates meetings to develop new standards ensuring consistency of practice. Sustains and monitors practices that are consistent with the guidelines and code of conduct of provincial, national and, where applicable, North American professional and licensing associations' guidelines. Ensures the implementation of approved new/revised policies and procedures by collaborating with supervisory staff to coordinate implementation and training requirements, instructing staff on the policies as required, and resolving issues and concerns.
• Consults and collaborates with the HAs in developing, maintaining, and evaluating a human resources plan for Breast Imaging. This includes identifying the skill sets required to sustain an adequate workforce and strategies to address workforce gaps.
• Develops and fosters effective professional relationships with academic institutions, professional and licensing associations, other external agencies, and the Diagnostic Accreditation Program to actively participate in the professional associations, keep informed of developments, implement teaching programs in conjunction with the HAs and academic partners.
• Reviews and coordinates professional codes of ethics and licensing requirements such as credentialing, licensure, and other practice requirements, to ensure Breast Imaging staff across BC have standardized credentials and competencies.
• Provides a strategic direction and framework for research for the modality in collaboration with the management team and supervisory staff. Promotes a culture of research through methods such as promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities, identifying relevant research opportunities such as issues/practice which require research, assisting staff in the development of research and grant submissions, and integrating the application of research findings into practice by incorporating information into policies, procedures, educational programs, and materials. Maintains a database of research proposals being conducted within the modality.
• Maintains a variety of records and prepares reports as required on various activities by methods such as setting up and updating computerized files and spreadsheets using word processing and spreadsheet software, compiling, recording, and tabulating data from various sources, and summarizing information into report form for budgetary requirements and workload monitoring purposes.
• Attends/participates on relevant committees to facilitate the resolution of issues and/or to advocate for the goals and objectives of the modality. Liaises with other professionals, provides/receives input related to the modality, evaluates effect of changes in practice, and recommends alternative approaches to ensure accreditation, quality control, safety and practice standards are consistent. Supports the initiatives and advancement of Medical Imaging by facilitating and leading approved special projects in collaboration with designated personnel/team and other health care professionals.
• Maintains knowledge of developments within breast imaging and sets measurable goals and objectives within a team or individual environment, incorporating the organization's vision, values, goals and corporate plan by methods such as reviewing relevant literature/resources/product information to keep well-informed of new developments and research, consulting with colleagues and other experts within the field, evaluating practice, participating in professional development activities to improve care through new practices, and developing a plan in collaboration with the Director, for professional development; reviews progress to ensure that goals are achieved within established time frames.

What you bring

Qualifications

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in a related field plus completion of the Medical Radiography Technology diploma, along with advanced specialty courses in Mammography and Breast Imaging, plus a minimum of seven (7) years' recent, related experience, including three (3) years' leadership experience. Current certification with either the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Sonography Canada as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, and to build and maintain effective relationships. Ability to manage time and resources, and implement activities to promote collaboration among relevant teams. Takes an evidence-based approach to communicate and support decisions and actions. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives. Understanding of established best practices. Ability to plan and implement progressive change, and achieve results within established timelines. Demonstrated analytic and critical thinking skills. Ability to solve problems, develop options and facilitate effective decision-making. Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues in management, support staff, health authority-based providers, patients and families. Demonstrated knowledge and clinical experience in program-related services. Ability to participate as an effective member of an interdisciplinary care team and demonstrate leadership through teaching, dissemination of research, and mentoring as well as modelling problem-solving skills across the provincial health care system. Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve effectively.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments 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 - and how they intersect across the health care system.
• Supports team members on their learning journey related to Indigenous-specific Anti-racism, Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, DEI and anti-racism.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Indigenous teams and Diversity Equity and Inclusion departments to ensure holistic application of culturally safe, equitable and anti-racist lenses.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge 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.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $$88,990 - $127,923 /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: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 08:30 - 16:30 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 170144E

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as 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.

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