Mammography Technician

Workfit Medical, LLc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Workfit Medical, LLc is seeking a Mammography Technician to perform specialized radiographic imaging of the breast and support physicians in detecting breast diseases. You will operate and maintain mammography equipment, ensure high-quality images, and provide compassionate care to patients undergoing screening or diagnostic procedures.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to radiation protection guidelines, accurate documentation, and collaboration with radiologists during additional

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or related field.
• Certification in Radiography from ARRT.
• Mammography certification or ARRT‑M.
• State licensure where required.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and mammography imaging standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography procedures per orders and imaging protocols.
• Position patients to obtain clear mammographic images.
• Operate and maintain mammography imaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and radiation protection guidelines.
• Prepare patients for procedures and explain the imaging process to reduce anxiety.
• Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.
• Ensure images meet quality standards before submitting them to radiologists for interpretation.
• Assist radiologists during additional imaging procedures when necessary.
• Follow infection control, patient privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and equipment calibration processes.

Skills

Radiation safety

Quality imaging

Patient care

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology

ARRT Certification in Radiography

ARRT‑M Mammography certification

State licensure

Job description

A Mammography Technician performs specialized radiographic imaging of the breast to assist physicians in detecting and diagnosing breast diseases, including Breast Cancer. The technician operates mammography equipment, ensures high-quality images, maintains patient safety, and provides compassionate care to patients undergoing screening or diagnostic procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Perform screening and diagnostic mammography procedures according to physician orders and imaging protocols.

Position patients correctly to obtain clear, accurate mammographic images.

Operate and maintain mammography imaging equipment safely and efficiently.

Ensure compliance with safety standards and radiation protection guidelines.

Prepare patients for procedures and explain the imaging process to reduce anxiety.

Maintain accurate patient records and imaging documentation.

Ensure images meet quality standards before submitting them to radiologists for interpretation.

Assist radiologists during additional imaging procedures when necessary.

Follow infection control, patient privacy, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in quality assurance and equipment calibration processes.

Required Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field.

Certification in Radiography from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Mammography certification or advanced qualification in Mammography (ARRT‑M).

State licensure where required.

• Knowledge of radiation safety and mammography imaging standards.