Mammography Technologist

Dignity Health; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 8,139,000 - 11,103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, CA is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality mammographic imaging for early breast cancer detection, with precision and compassion. You will operate imaging equipment, position patients, ensure comfort, and maintain documentation while collaborating with radiologists.

Requirements include current mammography certification, ARRT registration, BLS, and CA radiologic technology licensure upon hire.

Qualifications

• Formal radiologic technology training program accredited by JRCERT and CDPHRHB.
• Four years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Proficient in at least one advanced modality; CT or Mammography preferred.
• CA Radiologic Technologist license upon hire; ARRT and Fluoroscopy Permit required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion.
• Operate equipment, position patients, ensure comfort and safety.
• Conduct quality control and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Mammography

Radiologic Technologist

Education

Radiologic technology program

Tools

Fluoroscopy Permit

ARRT

BLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Mammography Technologist, you will be vital in early breast cancer detection, performing high-quality mammographic imaging with precision and compassion.

Every day you will expertly operate equipment, meticulously position patients, ensure comfort, perform quality control, and maintain accurate records. You'll collaborate with radiologists and adhere to safety and regulatory standards for comprehensive breast health.

To be successful in this role, you will possess current mammography certification, exceptional technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a compassionate demeanor, ensuring accurate diagnostics and positive patient experiences.

• Demonstrates effective communication by answering telephones using name, department, and title. Screens calls appropriately and refers callers to the correct staff member, patient, department, and /or resource in a timely manner. Makes every attempt to answer phones with three rings. Monitors time individuals may be on hold and reassures them their calls have not been forgotten. Takes clear, accurate, concise notes.
• Relays messages in a timely manner, opens and delivers mail as appropriate.
• Provides clerical support within the department. Transcribes MD’s reports and enters them into the computer for implementation and ancillary department follow through. Asks questions in advance to gain clear understanding of the projects. Completes assignments accurately, and within the agreed timeframe.

We are offering a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have satisfactorily completed a formal radiologic technology training program accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the California Department of Public Health, Radiation Health Branch (CDPHRHB).
• Four (4) years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
• Working in and proficient in one (1) advanced modality
• Three (3) years experience as a Radiologic Technologist and working and proficient in two (2) advanced modalities, one (1) of which must be CT or Mammography.
• Medical Radiographer: CA, upon hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Registered Technologist Radiography (ARRT)
• Fluoroscopy Permit

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Where You'll Work

Founded in 1950, Dignity Health - Sequoia Hospital is a 208-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Redwood City, California. Serving over 50,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, stroke care, and a birthing center. Additionally, Sequoia Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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Pay Range

$66.08 - $72.95 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.