Mammography Technologist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association in Stockbridge, GA, seeks a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality mammography exams, review images, operate equipment, and document results within PACS/RIS systems.

You will gather patient history, explain procedures, ensure privacy and comfort, and support team training. Required are ARRT-R/ARRT-M certifications and current BLS, with a radiologic technology program completion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• ARRT-R (Radiography) and ARRT-M (Mammography) certifications.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review mammography exams following protocols.
• Gather patient history, screen for contraindications, and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Ensure patient privacy, comfort, and safety during imaging.
• Maintain equipment, perform quality control tests, and ensure accurate image labeling.
• Document procedures, support team training, and communicate effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT-R (Radiography) and ARRT-M (Mammography) certifications

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Role Overview

As a Mammography Technologist, you will perform high-quality, safe mammography exams, ensuring patient comfort and privacy. You will review images for quality, operate equipment safely, and maintain accurate documentation within PACS/RIS systems. Your responsibilities include gathering patient history, explaining procedures, assisting with transfers, and supporting team training. You will conduct quality control tests, adhere to safety and infection control guidelines, and communicate effectively with patients and team members. This role emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and clinical expertise in anatomy, pathology, positioning, and radiation safety.

Role Overview

As a Mammography Technologist, you will perform high-quality, safe mammography exams, ensuring patient comfort and privacy. You will review images for quality, operate equipment safely, and maintain accurate documentation within PACS/RIS systems. Your responsibilities include gathering patient history, explaining procedures, assisting with transfers, and supporting team training. You will conduct quality control tests, adhere to safety and infection control guidelines, and communicate effectively with patients and team members. This role emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and clinical expertise in anatomy, pathology, positioning, and radiation safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Minimum 1 year of radiologic technologist experience with mammography in a hospital setting
• ARRT-R (Radiography) and ARRT-M (Mammography) certifications
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association

Key Duties

• Perform and review mammography exams following protocols
• Gather patient history, screen for contraindications, and explain procedures to reduce anxiety
• Ensure patient privacy, comfort, and safety during imaging
• Maintain equipment, perform quality control tests, and ensure accurate image labeling
• Document procedures, support team training, and communicate effectively within a fast-paced environment