Compassionate Mammography Technologist - Flexible Part-Time

Wellstar; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare program

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide safe, high-quality imaging and patient support on a part-time basis. You will work within a collaborative imaging team to ensure accurate results and patient comfort, balancing clinical duties with life outside the hospital.

The role requires ARRT-R and ARRT-M credentials, a year of radiography and mammography experience, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT-R (Radiography) and ARRt-M (Mammography) certifications required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

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

AIDET communication

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT-R (Radiography)

ARRT-M (Mammography)

BLS – American Heart Association

Tools

PACS/RIS

DICOM

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a Mammography Technologist to provide safe, high-quality imaging and patient support on a part-time basis. You will work within a collaborative imaging team to ensure accurate results and patient comfort, balancing clinical duties with life outside the hospital.

The role requires ARRT-R and ARRT-M credentials, a year of radiography and mammography experience, and BLS certification.