Compassionate Mammography Tech, Part-Time Schedule

Wellstar; Hoschton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare education funding

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to join a collaborative imaging team. You will perform mammography exams, follow safety protocols, and communicate clearly with patients while maintaining high-quality image output.

The role requires an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT-M and ARRT-R credentials, and a minimum of one year radiologic and one year mammography experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Credentials: ARRT-R and ARRT-M, BLS certification required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year as Radiologic Technologist and 1 year of mammography experience in a hospital.

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 experience

Anatomy knowledge

Radiation safety

AIDET communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

ARRT-R (Radiography)

ARRT-M (Mammography)

BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to join a collaborative imaging team. You will perform mammography exams, follow safety protocols, and communicate clearly with patients while maintaining high-quality image output.

The role requires an accredited Radiologic Technology program, ARRT-M and ARRT-R credentials, and a minimum of one year radiologic and one year mammography experience in a hospital setting.