Mammography Technologist

MEP Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health seeks an Outpatient Mammography Technologist to perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, ensuring proper patient positioning and education. You will operate advanced imaging equipment, maintain image quality, and document imaging records in a hospital-affiliated setting.

The role requires credentialing to perform mammography, strong communication with patients, and adherence to radiation safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Mammography credentialing required or equivalent training.
• Strong patient positioning and communication skills.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate advanced imaging equipment and perform quality control.
• Detail-oriented with solid recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to collaborate with radiologists and care teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography with appropriate technique.
• Position patients and explain procedures to support comfort and safety.
• Operate imaging equipment and maintain image quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation and imaging records.
• Perform quality control and ensure safety standards compliance.
• Follow radiation safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with radiologists and care team members.
• Engage in ongoing learning to support research and innovation.

Skills

Patient positioning

Communication

Education

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

Mammography credentialing

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Quality control

Job description

Outpatient Mammography Technologist

Provide high-quality, patient-centered breast imaging in an academic health setting. Perform screening and diagnostic mammograms, including accurate patient positioning and patient education. Operate advanced mammography equipment and ensure images meet clinical standards.

Key Duties

• Perform screening and diagnostic mammography with appropriate technique
• Position patients and explain procedures to support comfort and safety
• Operate imaging equipment and maintain image quality
• Maintain accurate documentation and imaging records
• Perform quality control and support compliance with safety standards
• Follow radiation safety practices and applicable regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with radiologists and members of the care team
• Participate in continuous learning to support research and innovation

Qualifications & Skills

• Training/credentialing to perform mammography
• Strong skills in patient positioning, communication, and education
• Knowledge of radiation safety and regulatory compliance
• Ability to operate advanced imaging equipment and perform quality control
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with radiologists and multidisciplinary teams