Mammography Technologist

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

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic and screening mammography with a variety of equipment, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while upholding department, hospital, and regulatory standards.

The role includes performing digital mammography, preparing patients, coordinating with radiologists, adhering to MQSA and safety protocols, maintaining records, and ensuring a clean, well-stocked work area.

Qualifications

• Licensed mammography technologist (CRT R M) required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• ARRT (M) license within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform digital mammography examinations and assist Radiologist.
• Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, and ensure comfort, privacy, and dignity.
• Review imaging requests for appropriateness and coordinate with departments as needed.
• Follow MQSA, quality assurance, quality control, and radiation safety standards; document data.
• Maintain records, complete requisitions, and document procedures performed.
• Keep a clean, organized, and stocked work area; monitor inventory.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or repair needs; ensure safety standards.
• Follow infection prevention and safety policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide first aid and patient emergency assistance until support arrives.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and coworkers; adhere to C-I-CARE standards.
• Float between UCLA Health Breast Imaging Centers and rotate shifts as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Mammography equipment

DEXA equipment

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 - preferred


• 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