Mammography Tech

ACHE; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Mammography Technologist for a part-time role in Burlington, VT. You will position patients, operate digital mammography equipment, and ensure high-quality images while following MQSA/ACR standards and safety protocols.

Collaborate with radiologists and care teams to deliver compassionate patient care; maintain documentation in EMR/PACS and participate in QA activities within a learning-focused health system.

Qualifications

• ARRT Radiography (R) certification is required.
• ARRT Mammography (M) certification preferred or to be obtained within specified timeframe.
• Valid state radiologic technologist license as applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms following protocols.
• Position patients and ensure comfort and safety during procedures.
• Operate and troubleshoot digital mammography equipment and imaging systems.
• Adhere to radiation safety and MQSA/ACR standards.
• Document procedures in PACS/EMR and RIS; maintain accuracy.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Digital imaging

Education

ARRT Radiography (R) certification

ARRT Mammography (M) certification (preferred)

BLS certification

Tools

Digital mammography system

Job description

The University of Vermont Health Network seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms in a collaborative, academic health system. In this part-time role, you will position patients, operate digital mammography equipment, ensure image quality, and follow radiation safety and MQSA/ACR standards. You’ll work closely with radiologists and care teams, support patients through compassionate communication, maintain accurate documentation in PACS/EMR, and contribute to quality improvement in a learning-focused, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality screening and diagnostic mammograms following established protocols
• Accurately position and prepare patients, explaining procedures and ensuring comfort and safety
• Operate and troubleshoot digital mammography equipment and related imaging systems
• Adhere to radiation safety standards and infection control policies
• Evaluate image quality and collaborate with radiologists for additional views as needed
• Document procedures and patient information in PACS/RIS and EMR systems
• Maintain exam rooms, equipment, and supplies in a clean, ready state
• Support quality assurance activities and compliance with ACR/MQSA standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
• Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations
• Digital mammography imaging
• Patient positioning and compression techniques
• Radiation safety and ALARA principles
• Operation of mammography units and ancillary equipment
• Image quality assessment and troubleshooting
• PACS/RIS and EMR documentation
• ACR and MQSA compliance
• Infection control and sterile technique
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Communication with anxious or high‑risk patients

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• ARRT certification in Radiography (R)
• ARRT post-primary certification in Mammography (M) preferred or obtained within specified timeframe
• Valid state radiologic technologist license (as applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Compliance with MQSA continuing education and experience requirements