Mammo Tech III

Piedmont Healthcare; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Duluth, GA is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform specialized breast imaging, including stereotactic and MRI biopsies, and to provide high-quality patient care. You will position patients, review requisitions, and ensure diagnostic image quality in a collaborative radiology team.

Requirements include an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program, 2 years’ mammography experience, ARRT Radiography and Mammography certifications, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Mammography Technologist.
• ARRT Radiography and Mammography certifications upon hire; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures including quality screening and diagnostic exams.
• Reviews exam requisitions and notes pertinent information for the study.
• Position patient and equipment, select protocol, and ensure proper imaging techniques.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality; obtain additional images as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with Federal, State, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor residents and junior technologists; coordinate in lead technologists' absence.
• Ensure department meets regulatory requirements and participates in ACR accreditation processes.

Education

AMA approved Radiologic Technology program

JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program

BLS - Basic Life Support

ARRT Radiography Certification

ARRT Mammography Certification

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities

The Mammography Technologist performs specialized examinations of the breast to help in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease in patients. The Mammography Technologist performs a variety of tasks involving the operation of mammographic radiographic equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to perform advance breast imaging procedures such as stereotactic and MRI biopsies and is competent/proficient with sterile procedures. Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.

What you will do

• Performs quality screening, diagnostic and other mammography procedures.
• Reviews all exam requisitions for pertinent information and makes notes on all additional pertinent information.
• Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all required exams on patients, positioning the patient and equipment, selecting the protocol, technique and utilizing all required equipment.
• Evaluate images for diagnostic quality, obtaining additional images as needed.
• Ensures accuracy of each exam by following established procedures and labeling images correctly.
• Provide Customer Service/Support to patient population.
• Maintains all required records, reports, and files as required by Federal, State and other regulatory agencies.
• May be required to demonstrate competence and proficiency in performing all radiological procedures on patients of all age groups. Positions patient, selects the correct protocol, and utilizes all required equipment.
• Maintains proficiency to perform breast imaging interventional procedures.
• Acts as a mentor for residents and junior technologists.
• Ensures department meets all regulatory requirements.
• Regularly assumes responsibilities and provides direct care for the more complex patients.
• Must be competent and proficient to position, select correct protocol and utilize imaging equipment on patients of all age groups for radiological exams, when requested.
• Coordinates in the absence of the lead technologists.
• Ensures the department meets all regulatory requirements.
• Serves as a preceptor for department.
• Functions independently with little guidance from manager.
• Participate in the ACR accreditation process.
• Assist lead technologists with evaluating staff competencies annually.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology program or JRCERT accredited hospital-based training program Required

Work Experience

• 2 years experience as a Mammography Technologist Required

Licenses and Certifications

• (R) ARDMS or ARRT - Radiographer Registered Radiologic Technologist in Radiography (R) Upon Hire Required and
• (M) ARDMS or ARRT - Mammography Mammography (M) - ARRT Upon Hire Required
• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital