Mammography Technologist

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health Breast Imaging is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic and screening mammography while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. You will work under the Breast Imaging Manager and Medical Director, ensuring compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include assisting Radiologists, preparing patients, coordinating imaging, and maintaining equipment, records, and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians and others.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology procedures.
• Ability to respond to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks within time.
• In-depth understanding of breast imaging terminology and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital mammography examinations and assist Radiologist as needed.
• Prepare patients, explain procedures, ensure comfort, privacy and dignity.
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness and coordinate with departments.
• Follow MQSA, QA/QC and radiation safety standards with proper documentation.
• Maintain records, requisitions, and document procedures performed.
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked work area and monitor supplies.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or safety issues.
• Follow infection prevention and department policies.
• Provide first aid and assist in emergencies until support arrives.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses and coworkers.
• Float between UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers and rotate shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Dignity and privacy

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Description

Under the direction of the Breast Imaging Manager and Medical Director, the Mammography Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic and screening mammography using a variety of mammography equipment. The technologist provides compassionate, patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards.

Essential Duties

• Perform digital mammography examinations and assist the Radiologist with procedures as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, address questions and concerns, and ensure patient comfort, privacy, and dignity throughout the visit.
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness and coordinate examinations with other departments and services as needed.
• Follow established MQSA, quality assurance, quality control, and radiation safety standards, including maintaining accurate documentation and tracking required data.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure requisitions are complete, and appropriately document procedures performed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked work area and monitor supply levels to ensure adequate inventory.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or repair needs; ensure equipment is functioning within established safety and performance standards.
• Follow infection prevention, health and safety, confidentiality, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide first aid and appropriate assistance in the event of a patient emergency until additional support is available.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and coworkers while demonstrating a commitment to excellent customer service and the Health System's C-I-CARE standards.
• Float between UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers and participate in rotating shifts as needed.

Salary Range: $55.38 - $73.00/Hourly

Qualifications

*Please ensure your resume and application includes ALL relevant certifications and licenses. Any applications missing these requirements will not be considered*

• CRT (R) (M) Mammography license - required
• BLS/CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
• ARRT (M) license within one year of hire - required
• At least 1 year of experience in Breast Imaging - required
• At least 1 year of DEXA experience - preferred
• Breast Ultrasound experience - preferred
• Associate's Degree or Higher - preferred
• Ability to identify and recognize contraindications for exams. (Radiology Only)
• Ability to prioritize work, handling multiple tasks to completion, within the time allotted
• Ability to respond efficiently to expressed needs of referring services, physicians and patients
• Excellent interpersonal skills effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, hospital staff, physicians, and other
• Knowledge of medical terminology, with ability to distinguish between- types of procedures within the assigned department(s) and medical diagnoses