Mammography Technologist

UCLA Health; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Mammography Technologist to perform high-quality diagnostic and screening mammography across multiple centers. You will assist Radiologists, prepare patients, and ensure comfort, privacy, and dignity throughout exams.

The role requires MQSA compliance, ARRT mammography certification within one year, and at least 1 year in Breast Imaging, with DEXA experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• CRT Mammography license required
• BLS/CPR certification required
• ARRT Mammography license within 1 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 degree or higher preferred
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks within time allotted
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff
• Knowledge of medical terminology and radiology procedures

Responsibilities

• Perform digital mammography examinations and assist Radiologist with procedures
• Prepare patients for examinations and ensure comfort, privacy, and dignity
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness and coordinate with other departments
• Follow MQSA, QA/QC, and radiation safety standards and document data
• Maintain accurate records and complete requisitions
• Keep work area clean, stocked, and monitor inventory
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance needs
• Follow infection prevention and safety policies
• Provide first aid and assist in emergencies
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff
• Float between UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers and rotate shifts

Skills

Patient-centered care

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CRT Mammography license

BLS/CPR certification

ARRT Mammography license within 1 year

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Mammography equipment

DEXA equipment

Job 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

• 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

As a condition of employment , the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.