Compassionate Mammography Tech — Flexible Part-Time Imaging

WellStar; Powder Springs (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center seeks a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality imaging and patient support. This role offers a predictable schedule and integrates into a collaborative care team within Wellstar’s health system in Georgia.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT-R and ARRT-M certifications, a Radiologic Technology program, and at least 1 year of radiology and mammography experience. BLS is required, and excellence in patient care is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT-R (Radiography) and ARRT-M (Mammography) certifications required; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams per physician order and protocol, confirming patient identity with two unique identifiers.
• Gather relevant history, screen for contraindications, and explain the exam clearly (AIDET) to reduce anxiety.
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, and comfort while positioning patients safely and assisting with transfers as needed.
• Review images for quality and completeness, maintaining a strong first-time acceptance rate before releasing patients.
• Use sound clinical judgment, clarify unclear orders (including RBAC for verbal orders), and assist in emergencies or across imaging areas when needed.
• Operate mammography equipment safely, optimize dose and technique, and keep equipment clean and ready per infection control/FDA guidelines.
• Perform and document required ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.
• Ensure all images are accurately labeled, oriented, and documented in PACS/RIS; complete daily charge capture for procedures.
• Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked; apply shielding and immobilization devices appropriately.
• Provide clear pre- and post-exam instructions, address questions or elevate to providers, and support training of new team members.
• Maintain concise, timely documentation; stay current with emails and required education.
• Communicate professionally, work well in a fast-paced team, and bring strong skills in anatomy, pathology, positioning, radiation safety, and mammography best practices.

Skills

Mammography

Radiography

PACS/RIS

DICOM

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS/RIS

DICOM Printer Test

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center seeks a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality imaging and patient support. This role offers a predictable schedule and integrates into a collaborative care team within Wellstar’s health system in Georgia.

The ideal candidate will have ARRT-R and ARRT-M certifications, a Radiologic Technology program, and at least 1 year of radiology and mammography experience. BLS is required, and excellence in patient care is expected.