Mammography Imaging Specialist

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to operate dedicated mammography equipment and produce high-quality diagnostic images. You will select precise technical factors, position patients (including those with implants), and ensure images meet MQSA standards for accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include training students and colleagues, verifying QC procedures, and maintaining strict infection control and patient consent practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience (within the last 12 months) as a Radiologic Technologist including mammography in an acute care center or equivalent.
• May substitute 1 year experience with verifiable equivalent mammography training in approved schools.
• KB: Current KP Coalition employees have this experience waived.

Responsibilities

• Operate dedicated and complex mammography equipment to obtain definitive diagnosis.
• Position patients including implants and magnification/compression views as needed.
• Perform QA/QC procedures per California MQSA requirements and document results.
• Train and orient students and radiologic technologists in positioning, compression, exposure, and QC.

Skills

Mammography Techniques

Patient Positioning

Image QC

Sterile Technique

Education

ARRT Mammography Certification

California Radiologic Technologist Certificate

Basic Life Support

Tools

QC Procedures

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles seeks a Radiologic Technologist specializing in mammography to operate dedicated mammography equipment and produce high-quality diagnostic images. You will select precise technical factors, position patients (including those with implants), and ensure images meet MQSA standards for accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities include training students and colleagues, verifying QC procedures, and maintaining strict infection control and patient consent practices.