Mammogram Technician - Montclair

Montclair Breast Center Pc; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair Breast Center Pc is seeking a licensed Mammogram Technician to perform mammography imaging and prepare studies for radiologist interpretation. The role can be per diem, part time, or full time, with responsibilities across patient positioning, compression, exposure factors, and ensuring safety standards in a medical office environment.

Candidates must hold a current state license and ARRT registry, have specialized mammography training, and be able to communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• Current State License and ARRT registry required.
• Specialized mammography training and ongoing CE credits.
• Average of 5 mammography-specific CE per year.
• Completion of AMA-approved radiologic technology program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certification.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients, verify identity, review imaging requests, and confirm instructions.
• Explain procedures and reduce patient anxiety to gain cooperation.
• Position patients and operate compression for mammography.
• Set exposure factors, capture images, and retake as needed.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Inventory supplies and ensure clean, safe work environment.
• Document services in patient records for radiology workflow.

Skills

Computer literacy

Patient interaction

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Stamina for standing/lifting

Education

State license and ARRT registry

Mammography training

CE credits in mammography

AMA-approved radiologic technology program

High school diploma or equivalent

Mammographic certification

Job description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary:

MBC is seeking a mammography technician, responsible for detecting breast tissue abnormalities by completing mammographic imaging studies; presenting them for diagnosis.

MBC is seeking a per diem, part time, or full time Mammogram Technician.

Essential Functions

• Greets patients by confirming patient identification; reviewing imaging request; checking for special instructions; confirming anticipated service with patients.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of imaging procedures; answering questions.
• Conducts mammography study by positioning breasts; adjusting compression mechanisms;

retreating to lead protected area; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors; activating equipment to take image; releasing compression mechanisms; preparing for next positioning and view.

• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques.
• Maintains production and quality of mammograms by following established standards and

procedures; developing mammograms; observing mammogram results; determining necessary adjustments for optimum results; retaking mammograms as required; forwarding completed studies to radiologist for interpretation.

• Ensures operation of mammography equipment by completing preventive maintenance;

instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment

• Keeps mammography supplies and patient drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; collecting and processing laundry.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standardsp procedures.
• Documents patient mammogram services by completing patient record charting.

Qualifications

• Current State License and ARRT registry
• Specialized training in mammography (continuing education/certificates)
• Continuing education- this requirement specifies that an average of 5 ECE’s/year be specific to mammography)
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of formal Radiologic technology training in an AMA-approved school and ability to meet requirements for registry by the American Registry of Radiologic
• Technologists or American Registry of Clinical Radiologic Technologists
• Mammographic Radiologic Technology certified.
• Able to operate sophisticated computer equipment
• Able to interact compassionately and effectively with the patients
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to perform well independently
• Able to follow detailed instructions
• Highly self-motivated

Lifting Requirements

Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions

Workplace Conditions: Workplace Environment Conditions

• Medical office environment
• The noise level in this workplace is mild to moderate

MBC is part of Genesis Health and Genesis Global Group and is an equal opportunity employer.