Mammography Technologist — Compassionate Care & Quality Imaging

WellStar; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center seeks a Mammography Technologist dedicated to safe, high‑quality imaging and patient support. You will be part of a collaborative care team focused on accuracy, compassion, and clear communication, performing exams per physician orders, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.

This full‑time role offers a predictable schedule (Mon‑Fri 8:30pm–5:00pm), a sign‑on bonus up to $20,000, relocation assistance for eligible candidates, and Wellstar's

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Radiologic Technologist
• Minimum 1 year of mammography experience in a hospital
• ARRT-R (Radiography)
• ARRT-M (Mammography)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Perform mammography exams per physician order and protocol, confirming patient identity with two unique identifiers.
• Gather relevant history, screen for contraindications, and explain the exam clearly (AIDET) to reduce anxiety.
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, and comfort while positioning patients safely and assisting with transfers as needed.
• Review images for quality and completeness, maintaining a strong first-time acceptance rate before releasing patients.
• Use sound clinical judgment, clarify unclear orders (RBAC for verbal orders), and assist in emergencies or across imaging areas when needed.
• Operate mammography equipment safely, optimize dose and technique, and keep equipment clean per infection control/FDA guidelines.
• Perform and document required ACR/MQSA QC tests including Phantom, Visual Checklist, Repeat Analysis, Compression Pressure, Compression Thickness, Flat Field Test, Calibration and DICOM Printer Test.
• Ensure all images are accurately labeled, oriented, and documented in PACS/RIS; complete daily charge capture for procedures.
• Keep the mammography suite clean and stocked; apply shielding and immobilization devices appropriately.
• Provide clear pre- and post-exam instructions, address questions or escalations, and support training of new team members.
• Maintain concise, timely documentation; stay current with emails and required education.
• Communicate professionally, work well in a fast-paced team, and bring strong skills in anatomy, pathology, positioning, radiation safety, and mammography best practices.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Pathology knowledge

Patient positioning

Radiation safety

Mammography best practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Tools

PACS/RIS

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center seeks a Mammography Technologist dedicated to safe, high‑quality imaging and patient support. You will be part of a collaborative care team focused on accuracy, compassion, and clear communication, performing exams per physician orders, and ensuring patient comfort throughout the process.

This full‑time role offers a predictable schedule (Mon‑Fri 8:30pm–5:00pm), a sign‑on bonus up to $20,000, relocation assistance for eligible candidates, and Wellstar's