Mammography Technologist: Compassionate Imaging & Career Growth

WellStar; Moreland (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Mental health support

Wellness rooms

Concierge services

CareerCare education

Job summary

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality imaging while guiding patients through the exam and reducing anxiety. This role supports a flexible weekly schedule and integrates into a collaborative radiology team.

The candidate should have 1+ year of radiologic technologist experience and mammography experience, with ARRT-R/ARRT-M and BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent and accredited Radiologic Technology program.
• Experience: at least 1 year as Radiologic Technologist and 1 year mammography experience in a hospital.
• Certifications: ARRT-R, ARRT-M, and BLS.

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 (including 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 and ready 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 elevate to providers, 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

Patient care

Communication

Radiation safety

Quality imaging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

ARRT-R Certification

ARRT-M Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

PACS

DICOM

Job description

Wellstar Cobb Breast and X-Ray Center is seeking a part-time Mammography Technologist to provide high-quality imaging while guiding patients through the exam and reducing anxiety. This role supports a flexible weekly schedule and integrates into a collaborative radiology team.

The candidate should have 1+ year of radiologic technologist experience and mammography experience, with ARRT-R/ARRT-M and BLS certifications.